Water Treatment Plant Operator

PRIDE Industries•New Hanover Township, NJ

3d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. Under general supervision, the Water Treatment Plant Operator controls treatment plant machines, equipment, and water additives to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use.

Requirements

Must possess applicable New Jersey Public Water Treatment System License (T1, T2, T3, or T4) as required
Minimum experience as per licensing requirements per NJ DEP (1 year to 10 years) depending on level of license
Good communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build good client relationships and to work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to follow established safety rules, to maintain a safe environment, adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions, and use the appropriate PPE
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant
Controls addition of chemicals (chlorine, ammonia, sodium hydroxide, lime, etc.) into water
May adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
Monitor and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow
Operate agitators and valves within various water treatment processes
Control pumping of purified water into the distribution system to maintain adequate supply and pressure
Clean sedimentation basins and backwash media filter beds
Repair and maintain machines and equipment
Collect and analyze water samples for various parameters to confirm adequate treatment processes
Maintain necessary records and documentation
Regular travel between work locations on base may be required
Perform other duties as assigned