Operator, Water-Wastewater II

Nexus Water Group•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Water Group’s South Carolina Water Utilities team is seeking a dependable Water or Wastewater Operator for its Field Operations department. The position travels between service areas near Greenville, South Carolina, and operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with applicable requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday; shift work is required, and weekend scheduling or after-hours and weekend on-call support may be required. The operator monitors and adjusts treatment processes to meet water quality standards and permit limits, conducts routine testing and sampling, maintains treatment equipment and production wells, and documents plant performance and maintenance. The role also assists with water and wastewater line repairs and installation, responds to customer service calls, and completes related work orders and documentation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
1–2 years of related experience.
Must possess general procedures for installing, maintaining, and replacing water and wastewater services.
Must know safety hazards, procedures, and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines.
Must know the tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater lines.
Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.
After-hours and weekend on-call support may be required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities according to city, state, and federal guidelines.
Analyze effluent samples daily and make operational adjustments to keep the facility within permit limits and meet water quality standards.
Adjust chemical treatment to ensure water quality standards are met.
Assist with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other assigned work.
Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment; troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Respond to and investigate customer service calls; complete customer service work orders, maintain required documentation, and close work orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Perform routine tests on water treatment facilities, including tests related to treatment processes, chemicals, pumps, motors, and water quality sampling; collect and analyze readings from gauges and meters.
Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells and water and wastewater unit processes, and perform basic laboratory analyses.
Document treatment processes and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
Document plant performance, including daily flow, well meter readings, and chemical dosage and usage.
Perform other duties as assigned.