Wastewater Operator I

Inframark • Bolton, MS

2d

About The Position

The Wastewater Operator I operates and maintains equipment in wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves operating treatment machinery, conducting routine testing and monitoring, performing maintenance, documenting treatment processes and facility performance, and responding to emergencies. The operator also helps keep facilities clean, neat, and secure and provides customer service when needed. The position requires willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call duty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Water or wastewater operator's license meeting state and site-specific requirements.
• Willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study required material and meet prerequisites for water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, safe practices, and regulatory rules.
• Ability to perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment.
• Ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
• Basic knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, contributes to a positive customer experience, helps others, and maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Pays attention to detail, identifies and solves problems, escalates issues appropriately, and checks work for quality.
• Works well with supervision, completes projects, follows company policies and standard operating procedures, and manages multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, acts in accordance with company vision, mission, and values, takes accountability, and is willing to take on additional assignments.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call duty.
• Able to frequently lift 50–60 pounds; load, unload, and move large equipment and tools; access confined spaces; and continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience.
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
• Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells and water and wastewater unit processes.
• Perform basic laboratory analyses.
• Perform and document treatment processes and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Document plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage, and dosage.
• Respond to callouts and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Keep facilities clean, neat, and secure.
• Provide customer service functions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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