Wastewater Operator in Training

Inframark•Bluff City, TN

About The Position

The Wastewater Operator in Training learns to operate machinery, pumps, and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports treatment operations through equipment operation, testing and monitoring, maintenance, documentation, emergency response, facility upkeep, and customer service as needed. The employee must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year, including a Level 1 license.
Ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.
Basic knowledge of water/wastewater facilities.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
Communicate clearly and professionally, contribute to a positive internal and external customer experience, help others, and maintain composure in challenging situations.
Pay attention to detail, identify and solve problems, escalate issues appropriately, and check work for quality.
Work well with supervision, complete projects, follow company policies and standard operating procedures, and manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, act in accordance with company vision, mission, and values, take accountability for performance, and be willing to take on additional assignments.
Willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call assignments.
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 applicable background screening, drug testing, and driving record review is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of equipment and machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells and water/wastewater unit processes, and 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 call-outs 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.