Water Treatment Operator

TechFlow, Inc.•Yuma, AZ

18h•$32

About The Position

Water Treatment Operator- Yuma Proving Ground, AZCompetitive Wages and an INSURANCE ALLOWANCE! Top reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow: Annual Increases to Wages Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays EMI Services is looking for a Water Treatment Operator to control treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use. Work includes dumping chemicals such as alum into tanks to coagulate impurities and reduce acidity, recording data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure. The Water Treatment Operator may operate portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water, and purify wastewater from plant preparatory to pumping water into rivers and streams or city mains. The ideal EMI Services Water Treatment Operator possesses an ADEQ Class 2 water treatment certification. Salary $32.16/ hr. plus $10.00 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k! See ALL the fantastic benefits you receive as an employee of EMI below!!

Requirements

Ability to use and knowledge of all tools and equipment that are used by the craft
Ability to read and understand blueprints, construction drawings, schematics and diagrams as they pertain to the craft
Ability to perform work of the craft in a rapid and efficient manner under extreme conditions
Ability to perform work safely under hazardous conditions
Ability to trouble shoot and repair most complex problems
Expert knowledge of craft theory and craft materials with the ability to apply the theory and select the proper materials
Must have the ability to operate numerous equipment for the trade i.e. forklifts, scissor/man lifts, bobcat backhoe, etc.
Must be able to operate any industrial size tools to complete all tasks i.e. table saws, band saws, planers, sanders and routers
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a ADEQ Class 2 water treatment certification
Valid driver’s license without special restrictions
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Regular, dependable attendance
U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations
Dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication
Be able speak, write, read, and understand English
Well-mannered customer service attitude
Willing to cross-train in other areas
Punctual, responsible, and dependable
Demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability
Adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy
Able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs
Safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies
Able to work both as part of a team and independently
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned
Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit
Must be capable of lifting 75 lbs. unassisted
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Water treatment system control training
Class B Commercial Drivers license

Responsibilities

Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant and dumps specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water, or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water
Start agitators to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank, turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities, pumps purified water into water mains, monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulator flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water
Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water), repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand- and power tools, tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbid meter, and conductivity meter
Perform other related duties as assigned