Water Operator

Inframark • Chatham, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment facilities. This role involves operating various machinery, conducting routine testing and maintenance, documenting plant performance, and responding to emergencies. The operator ensures facilities are clean, neat, and secure, and provides customer service functions when necessary. The position requires a willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and to be on-call for 24-hour emergencies.

Requirements

• Display a willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study the required material and meet all prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.
• The ability to successfully perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of regulatory rules is essential.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred).
• Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements.
• Ability to follow manual & operating instructions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & the internet.
• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.
• Communicates clearly & professionally.
• Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience.
• Willing to help others.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Identifies & solves problems.
• Escalates issues accordingly.
• Checks work for quality.
• Works well with supervision.
• Takes projects to completion.
• Follows all company policies & SOPs.
• Manages multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values.
• Takes accountability for own performance.
• Willing to take on additional assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable.
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents the treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage and dosage.
• Responds to call-outs and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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