Operator I

Essential Utilities, Inc. • Brookhaven, PA

11d • 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 ability to move to a permanent shift as openings occur. The role involves operating water treatment plants, ensuring the delivery of reliable water and wastewater services. The company is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status, offering a competitive benefits package and career growth opportunities. Essential Utilities 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, or 2 years of trade school or similar education. In lieu of that, 2 years of experience in the waterworks field or a similar field requiring mechanical, treatment, and/or mathematical skills.
• Must be able to perform labor-intensive work, including lifting requirements of 75 pounds.
• Must meet and follow all Aqua safety requirements dealing with hazardous chemical handling and PPE requirements.
• Must possess good mechanical skills for repair/replacement of plant equipment.
• Must be able to make mathematical calculations for chemical dosing.
• Must be available for overtime as needed.
• Must have a 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 successfully obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to starting 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.
• Perform labor-intensive work, including lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Adhere to all safety requirements for hazardous chemical handling and PPE.
• Perform repairs and replacements of plant equipment such as pumps, instruments, and chemical feed equipment.
• Make mathematical calculations to determine chemical doses for flow rates and proper treatment.
• Be available for overtime as needed to maintain continuous plant operations.
• Perform as a member of the Hazmat Response Team if maintained.
• Undergo random drug and alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion testing, post-accident testing, and return-to-duty testing.
• Obtain and maintain bi-annual medical certification (physical examination).

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to career growth opportunities
• Annual contract increases
• Four dollars ($4.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate for employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 15, 2022, with annual one dollar ($1.00) increases over a four (4) year period.

What This Job Offers

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