Wastewater Operator in Training

Inframark • Bluff City, TN

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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 includes operating treatment equipment, monitoring and maintaining treatment processes, documenting plant performance, and supporting facility cleanliness and customer service. The operator may respond to after-hours callouts and emergencies to repair treatment equipment and related systems. The position requires willingness to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, and to be available for 24-hour emergency on-call duty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license; a CDL is preferred.
• 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; be willing to 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 SOPs, 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 duty.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CDL.
• Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machinery, including 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