Wastewater Operator II

Inframark

About The Position

Inframark is seeking a wastewater operator to operate, maintain, and optimize wastewater treatment facilities, supporting safe and compliant operations that protect public health and the environment. The role involves operating treatment systems and equipment, monitoring plant performance, troubleshooting operational and mechanical issues, maintaining facilities, and providing professional support to customers and clients. The position requires flexibility to support critical utility operations, including varied shifts, holiday coverage as needed, emergency on-call rotation, and responses to weather or operational events. The job posting’s main description identifies the role as Wastewater Operator IV and requires a Mississippi Class IV Wastewater Operator License, although the supplied title is Wastewater Operator II.

Requirements

Mississippi Class IV Wastewater Operator License.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of wastewater treatment experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
Experience operating pumps, motors, valves, belt presses, and disinfection systems.
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical components.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized operating systems.
Self-motivated and accountable, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Professional, customer-focused communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Ability to remain composed during emergencies and challenging situations.
Ability to frequently lift and carry 50–60 pounds, move equipment and tools, access confined spaces, walk continuously through plant facilities, and safely climb stairs, ladders, and treatment structures.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facilities.
Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or process troubleshooting experience.
Experience with compliance reporting and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes to meet regulatory requirements and operating standards.
Perform routine testing, monitoring, inspections, and operational adjustments.
Track and document plant performance, daily flows, chemical usage, and operational data.
Maintain production wells, treatment systems, pumps, motors, valves, disinfection systems, and related equipment.
Diagnose and resolve operational and mechanical issues.
Respond to equipment failures, alarm conditions, and emergency call-outs.
Perform preventative maintenance on treatment and process equipment.
Support repairs involving instrumentation, controls, electrical components, sensing devices, pumps, and motors.
Keep facilities secure, safe, and well maintained, including maintaining plant grounds and work areas.
Coordinate and support maintenance activities as needed.
Communicate with customers, clients, and team members; provide technical information about facility operations and represent the organization professionally.
Support critical operations through day, evening, and weekend shifts, holiday coverage as needed, a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation, and emergency response during weather or operational events.