Water/Wastewater Operator I

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Oak Harbor, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Operator I provides operational support to the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant at North Sound BOS – NAS Whidbey, Washington. The role operates and monitors water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment, performs water-quality testing and routine maintenance, records operating data, and follows applicable company procedures and safety regulations. Operators may also assist with wastewater treatment, direct attendants in routine tasks, and perform other duties as assigned. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and union represented under CBA-IUOE.

Requirements

Possess the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job.
Hold current Certification of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Plants under WAC 173-230.
Under WAC 246-292, hold current Waterworks Operator Certification—WWTPO OIT or 1 and/or WDM OIT or 1, with the ability to achieve certification in both disciplines within one year.
Obtain any additional licenses or certifications required by the position, state, or contract.
Understand safety procedures and work in compliance with OSHA and workplace safety regulations.
Be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Public Trust background check, if required.
Maintain the ability to access the government worksite.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug test.
Be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Backflow Testing Certification.
Backflow Specialty Plumbers License.

Responsibilities

Operate and control treatment plant equipment to purify and clarify water for human or industrial use.
Regulate raw-water flow and treatment-chemical dosage using motors, valves, and automated systems such as SCADA/HMI.
Monitor filtration and chemical-mixing processes; adjust flow rates and pressure; and ensure proper water distribution.
Perform backwashing, equipment cleaning, and routine maintenance using hand and power tools.
Test water samples for acidity, turbidity, and chemical content using laboratory instruments.
Record operational data and chemical levels.
Operate portable water-purification systems and assist with wastewater treatment as needed.
Operate and monitor sewage-treatment and sludge-processing equipment.
Adjust valves, gates, and controls based on gauges, meters, and test results.
Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators supporting treatment stages such as screening, aeration, and digestion.
Maintain logs of plant operations and meter readings.
Direct plant attendants in routine tasks and perform water-quality testing using laboratory equipment.
Perform preventative, operational, and corrective maintenance.
Clean and restore work areas after maintenance tasks.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
TRICARE Supplemental
Critical illness insurance
Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
Optional long-term disability
Paid leave
401(k) retirement plan
Identity theft protection
Employee discounts
Wellness seminars
Health and welfare contribution of $7.30 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, to be used toward health premiums