Wastewater Operator I

Inframark•Bolton, MS

About The Position

The Wastewater Operator I is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports the operation of water and wastewater treatment processes, facility equipment, and related systems while helping maintain clean, safe, and secure facilities. The position also involves responding to equipment issues and emergencies, documenting plant performance, and providing customer service when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Water or wastewater operator's license specific to the state and site requirements; other licenses may vary according to site and assignment.
Willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study required material and meet prerequisites to obtain 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.
Clear and professional communication; contributes to a positive customer experience, helps others, and remains composed 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 SOPs, and manages multiple tasks.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, acts in accordance with company vision, mission, and values, takes accountability for performance, and is willing to take on additional assignments.
Willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call duty.
Ability 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.
Successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

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, water and wastewater unit processes, and 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 systems.
Keep facilities clean, neat, and secure.
Provide customer service functions when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.