Water/Wastewater Operator II
About The Position
Responsible for providing operations and maintenance services for potable water and wastewater systems serving residential, municipal, commercial, institutional, transportation, and industrial clients. Responsibilities may include system monitoring and adjustments, flow readings, collecting samples, field testing, and inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment/pumps and controls. Systems may range in size and complexity from small-scale residential system, pump stations, and medium municipal systems with various treatment technologies. Prepare reports to regulatory agencies to fulfill permit requirements. Coordinates with team members regarding scheduling of operations and maintenance tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years’ related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Certified Operator serving small to medium systems (Under 1 MGD)
- Mechanically Inclined - experience with completing routine maintenance tasks and performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
- Basic - the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others; reading comprehension; giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made; using learned methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
- Technical - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed; using instrumentation and field kits; monitoring meters, controls or other indicators to make sure the treatment systems are working properly; controlling operations of equipment or systems; performing repairs and installing new equipment; reviewing and understanding sampling results; and completing regulatory reports.
- Computer - using computers and their applications to enter, manipulate, edit and manage information and online regulatory reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
- Participate in pre-task planning.
- Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Oversee multiple treatment plants to ensure proper treatment and compliance with the permit requirements.
- Inspect mechanical and electrical components for proper control.
- Utilize instrumentation and field kits to monitor typical operational parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.)
- Collect compliance samples and deliver to the laboratory as required.
- Complete/submit regulatory reports and compliance sampling results as required.
- Complete repairs and/or install new equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
