Operator I

Essential Utilities, Inc. • Brookhaven, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking an Operator I for the Crum/Ridley Creek Treatment Plants. This position requires shift work and the willingness to move to a permanent shift as openings occur. The role involves operating water treatment plants and ensuring the delivery of reliable water and wastewater services. Essential Utilities is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status, offering a competitive benefits package and career growth opportunities. The company is dedicated to protecting natural lands and is a significant publicly traded water, wastewater service, and natural gas provider in the U.S.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a Waterworks Operators Class A license with all associated modules within 3 years.
• Entry-level employees require an associate degree, 2 years of trade school, or similar education. In lieu of this, 2 years of experience in the waterworks field or a similar field requiring mechanical, treatment, and/or mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive work, including lifting requirements of 75 pounds.
• Ability to meet and follow all Aqua safety requirements dealing with hazardous chemical handling and PPE requirements.
• Good mechanical skills for repair/replacement of plant equipment.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations for chemical dosing.
• Availability for overtime as needed.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Class C, with a Hazardous Material Endorsement within the required time period.
• Must pass a written examination and potentially a field test.
• Must pass required knowledge testing and receive a learner's permit within 60 days of job award.
• Must secure a CDL with necessary endorsements within 120 days of obtaining a learner's permit.
• Must successfully obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to starting in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in waterworks field or similar field requiring use of mechanical, treatment, and/or mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment plants, including the Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant and potentially the Ridley Creek Water Treatment Plant and associated facilities.
• Obtain and maintain a Waterworks Operators Class A license with all associated modules within 3 years of employment.
• Perform labor-intensive work, including lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Adhere to all Aqua safety requirements for hazardous chemical handling and PPE.
• Repair and replace plant equipment such as pumps, instruments, and chemical feed equipment.
• Make mathematical calculations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
• Be available for overtime as needed to maintain continuous plant operations.
• Obtain and maintain a valid US driver's license.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Class C, with a Hazardous Material Endorsement within the required timeframe.
• Perform as a member of the Hazmat Response Team if a team is maintained.
• Undergo random drug and alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion testing, post-accident testing, and return to duty testing as per Federal Highway Administration Regulation 49 CFR Part 382.
• Obtain bi-annual medical certification (physical examination) and a Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to starting in the position.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to career growth opportunities
• Annual contract increases
• Potential for wage reduction with annual increases over a four-year period for employees hired or entering the bargaining unit after December 15, 2022.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree