Operator in Training

Nexus Water Group • Fairbanks, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairbanks Sewer and Water has an opportunity for a Golden Heart Utilities for a Water Treatment Operator Trainee. The position is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance, under supervision, of the water treatment plant.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
• Driver’s license
• Driving record acceptable by company insurance requirements
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Level 4 Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate of competency as issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation within the time allowed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Self-motivation, innovative, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instruction.
• Knowledge and competency in following safety rules and regulations.
• Perform meticulous and detail-oriented plant adjustments and recordings.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to follow plant standard operating procedures.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations to determine dose and feed rates for chemicals.
• Ability to inspect plant operating equipment and take corrective actions.
• Ability to react calmly and take proper remedial action in an operational emergency.
• Ability to perform chemical analysis and interpret the results.
• Must be physically able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Exhibit physical dexterity to work in awkward positions.
• Able to perform duties while standing, stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling or from prone position.
• Capable of extending arms overhead for extended periods of time while performing duties.
• Must be capable of regularly lifting 50-pounds.
• Must be physically able to dust, mop, sweep, and keep the plant in a clean condition.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be physically able to perform grounds keeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of monitoring tasks, controlling pump operations, adjustments of chemical feeders.
• Adjustments of chemical feeders.
• Preparing chemical solutions.
• Adjusting valves.
• Adjusting filters.
• Responding to water needs of a fire department.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Maintaining reportable operating records.
• Mopping and dusting.
• Chemical testing of the water for pH, hardness, alkalinity, iron, chlorine residual, etc.
• Performing related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: Trainee $24.50
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 18 days annually and 11 paid company holidays.
• Benefits: Access to union health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement Plan: Pension Plan with employer contribution.
• Grow with us: Professional development opportunities through training and professional certifications.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED