Operator in Training
About The Position
Under direct supervision, responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment. This role involves conducting routine testing of water, maintaining facility treatment units, monitoring operating equipment, calculating and adjusting chemical feed rates, and performing housekeeping duties. The employee will be exposed to various weather conditions and moderate noise levels. A High School Diploma/GED is required, along with some technical or mechanical work experience preferred. The ability to operate various equipment and learn wastewater treatment plant operations is essential. A valid KS driver's license is also required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- The employee must be able to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, paint, welding, and fabrication equipment, and other hand tools required.
- Ability to learn wastewater treatment plant operations and obtain appropriate licenses.
- Valid KS driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Some technical or mechanical work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine testing of water as directed, records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities.
- Maintaining the facility treatment units to include settlementation basin, filters, sampling equipment, and pumps.
- Identify and report the need for repairs to water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
- Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant Instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.
- Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as Indicated by lab tests or by direction of Water Plant Manager to comply with water quality requirements as established for the plant.
- Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
- Responsible for housekeeping and grounds-upkeep to Include mopping, dusting, mowing and weed eating.
Benefits
- paid time off policies
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- savings accounts
- tuition reimbursement
- paid volunteering
- employer sponsored 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
