Wastewater Operator in Training

Inframark • Danville, VA

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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 routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of wells, treatment processes, and equipment; documenting plant performance and maintenance; responding to callouts and after-hours emergencies; and helping keep facilities clean, neat, and secure. The operator may also provide customer service and perform other duties as assigned.

The position requires willingness to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call assignments. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year. A commercial driver’s license is preferred. Physical requirements include frequently lifting 50–60 pounds, moving large equipment and tools, accessing confined spaces, and continuously walking and climbing stairs and ladders.

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.
• Communicates clearly and professionally; contributes to a positive customer experience; is willing to help others; and maintains composure 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 standard operating procedures, 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 assignments.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machinery such as valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
• Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/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.
• Keep facilities 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