Wastewater Operator

Inframark • Gilbert, AZ

6d

About The Position

Inframark is hiring a Wastewater Operator. The Wastewater Operator I operates and maintains equipment at a wastewater facility. The role includes routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells and water/wastewater treatment processes, as well as basic laboratory analyses. The operator documents treatment processes, equipment maintenance, plant performance, daily flow, and electrical and chemical usage and dosage. The position responds to callouts and after-hours emergencies, performs customer service functions when necessary, and helps keep facilities clean, neat, and secure. The operator must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, and be available for 24-hour emergency on-call work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site requirements; other licenses may vary according to the site and assignments.
• Willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study 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; ability to contribute to a positive customer experience, help others, and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, sound escalation judgment, and quality checking.
• Ability to work well with supervision, complete projects, follow company policies and SOPs, manage multiple tasks, demonstrate a positive attitude, take accountability, and accept additional assignments.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call work.
• 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

• 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 callouts 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
• Education Level: High school or GED