Wastewater Operator in Training

Inframark • Tifton, GA

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About The Position

The Wastewater Operator in Training learns to operate machinery, pumps, and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves operating treatment equipment, conducting routine testing and monitoring, performing maintenance, documenting treatment processes and facility performance, and responding to equipment repairs and emergencies. The operator helps keep facilities clean, neat, and secure and provides customer service when necessary. The position requires willingness to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, and to participate in evening and 24-hour emergency on-call coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year.
• Ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.
• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater facilities and ability to obtain a Level 1 Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year.
• 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 take on additional assignments as needed.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, and to provide 24-hour emergency on-call coverage.
• 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

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred.

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, as well as 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.
• Ensure facilities are 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