Wastewater Operator or Operator in Training

Inframark•Suwanee, GA

About The Position

The Operator I is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in wastewater treatment facilities. The role is part of Inframark’s Operations and Maintenance team, which provides water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. The position involves routine treatment process operations, testing, monitoring, maintenance, documentation, customer service when needed, and responding to equipment failures and emergencies. Applicants must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call duty.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements.
Willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study required material and meet prerequisites for water or wastewater certification.
Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.
Ability to perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment.
Knowledge of regulatory rules.
Ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.
Clear and professional communication; contributes to a positive customer experience, helps others, and maintains composure in challenging situations.
Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, appropriate escalation of issues, and quality checking.
Ability to work well with supervision, complete projects, follow company policies and SOPs, and manage multiple tasks.
Positive attitude, accountability, alignment with company vision, mission, and values, and willingness 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, move large equipment and tools, access confined spaces, and continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Previous water or wastewater treatment experience.
Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses.
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, 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.
Ensure facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
Provide customer service functions when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.