Water Operator

Inframark•Lanett, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Inframark is hiring a licensed water operator to work in Lanett, Alabama. The role operates and monitors water treatment and distribution equipment, performs treatment and laboratory activities, maintains equipment and facilities, documents operational data, and follows company safety policies. The desired qualification is an Alabama Class IV Water Operator license, or the ability to use reciprocity to obtain an Alabama license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Valid Water Operator license preferred, or ability to obtain the required Water Treatment Plant Operator certification within 12 months of hire.
Seeking a Class IV Water Operator in Alabama, or someone able to use reciprocity to obtain an Alabama license.
Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to climb ladders and stairways safely.
Must be able to pass a fit test for a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Able to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

College degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental science.
Valid Water Operator license.

Responsibilities

Operate pumps, valves, turbines, and electric motors to transfer and distribute raw and processed water and regulate pressure and flow.
Monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate water flow and distribution; backwash systems at designated intervals.
Record reservoir water elevation, power consumption, equipment utilization, and other operational readings at designated intervals.
Perform water treatment activities, including adding chemicals to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water; regulating pre-treated water through sedimentation and filtration; operating agitators; and recording chemical composition.
Maintain, clean, and stock materials on trucks and equipment; perform facility housekeeping such as cutting grass, cleaning tanks and equipment, and sweeping and mopping floors.
Calibrate meters used during the shift.
Collect samples and conduct tests such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and chlorine residual; analyze results and make process-control changes based on results and supervisor instructions.
Document readings, test results, and equipment adjustments; enter data into a computer database and prepare periodic and special reports.
Observe treatment processes for offensive matter; inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect problems.
Transfer chemicals between containers and make chemical-feed adjustments as necessary.
Change chlorine cylinders, check for leaks, adjust feed rates, and transport, handle, and mix chemicals manually as required.
Operate plant machinery and equipment and inject chemicals to purify water.
Conduct laboratory tests of water and monitor plant controls.
Adjust valves and gates and maintain well pump stations.
Attend safety classes and reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
Perform other duties as required.