Wastewater Operator in Training

Inframark•Danville, VA

About The Position

The Wastewater Operator in Training learns to operate machinery, pumps, and related equipment at water or wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports treatment operations through routine testing, monitoring, maintenance, process documentation, and facility upkeep. It may also involve customer service and responding to after-hours emergencies and callouts.

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; willingness to help others; 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.
Frequently lift 50–60 pounds; load, unload, and move large equipment and tools; access confined spaces; continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.
Offers are contingent on successful background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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/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 and 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.
Work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call assignments.