Water Operator in Training

Inframark•Danville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Operator in Training is an entry-level position responsible for operating and maintaining water facilities. Duties include basic cleaning, painting, washing filters, cleaning basins, performing minor maintenance, and maintaining the grounds of water plants, tanks, intakes, and wells. The role operates water pumping mechanisms and related equipment to regulate water flow and pressure, conducts tests and samples, makes process and chemical-feed adjustments as instructed or needed, and maintains accurate records. The employee must follow safety policies and may be required to work emergency, non-standard, and overtime hours.

Requirements

A valid state driver's license and meeting minimum driving standards.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to collect and interpret daily logs.
Ability to prepare routine records and logs.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Ability to work emergency duty during non-scheduled work hours.
Ability to distinguish between different shades of color.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; using hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment; lifting over 50 pounds; and exerting over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.
Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
Willingness to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
Successful completion of applicable background screening, drug testing, and driving record review.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training in chemistry or a closely related field.
Water treatment operations experience.
Minimum certifications.
Knowledge of techniques, principles, and practices of professional water plant and well operations and laboratory analysis.
Knowledge of water treatment flow schemes.
Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of mechanical unit processes, including vertical turbine pumps, chemical metering pumps, and centrifugal pumps.
Knowledge of use and documentation of QA/QC.
Knowledge of disinfection and sedimentation treatment processes.
Skill in operating a variety of hand or power tools, water plant equipment, and laboratory testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate pumps, valves, and electric motors to transfer and distribute water and regulate pressure and flow during assigned shifts.
Operate, maintain, repair, and replace air-vac's.
Operate and maintain blow-offs.
Repair and replace water service lines and water meters.
Monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate water flow and distribution.
Maintain, clean, and stock materials on trucks and equipment.
Perform grounds and facility upkeep, including picking up weeds, cleaning tanks and equipment, and sweeping and mopping floors.
Calibrate testing equipment used during the shift.
Collect samples and perform tests such as pH, H2S, and CL2 residual; analyze results and make process-control changes as instructed by the immediate supervisor.
Document readings, test results, and equipment adjustments, and enter data into a computer database and on paper for records and reports.
Monitor, observe, and inspect equipment, meters, and gauges.
Make chemical-feed adjustments as necessary.
Transport and handle chemicals as required.
Attend safety classes and comply with and reinforce company safety policies.