Wastewater Operator

Inframark • Downingtown, PA

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About The Position

The Wastewater Operator I operates and maintains equipment in wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves operating treatment equipment and machinery, conducting routine testing and monitoring, performing basic laboratory analyses, and documenting treatment processes, maintenance, and plant performance. The operator also responds to call-outs and after-hours emergencies, maintains clean, neat, and secure facilities, and provides customer service when needed. The position works rotating 12-hour shifts from 7 to 7, alternating bi-weekly between days and nights, including every other weekend and holidays. Operators must be willing to work all shifts and be available for 24-hour emergency on-call work. A wastewater license is not required at hire but will be considered; the role requires willingness to study and meet prerequisites for water or wastewater certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study the required material and meet prerequisites to obtain 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 internal and external customer experience; willingness to help others; and composure in challenging situations.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, appropriate escalation of issues, and quality checking of work.
• Ability to work well with supervision, complete projects, follow company policies and SOPs, manage multiple tasks, demonstrate a positive attitude, act in accordance with company vision, mission, and values, take accountability for performance, and accept additional assignments.
• 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.
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, every other weekend, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Water or wastewater treatment experience.
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements; a wastewater license is not required but will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of 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 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.
• Work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED