Wastewater Operator

Inframark•Gilbert, AZ

17h

About The Position

Inframark is hiring a Wastewater Operator I to operate and maintain equipment at a wastewater facility. The role supports wastewater treatment operations and facility performance through routine monitoring, testing, maintenance, documentation, and customer service. The operator may also respond to after-hours emergencies and call-outs to repair treatment equipment. The position requires willingness to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour emergency on-call coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Water or wastewater operator's license specific to state and site requirements; other licenses may vary by site and assignment.
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 and wastewater operations.
Clear and professional communication; contributes to a positive internal and external customer experience and is willing to help others.
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 SOPs, 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous water or wastewater treatment experience.
Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses.
Commercial driver's license (CDL).

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 and 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 call-outs 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.