Water/Wastewater Operator in Training

Inframark • Johnstown, PA

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About The Position

The Operator in Training is responsible for learning to operate machinery, pumps and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities. Shift is 7-3/5 days a week. Rotate weekends (Sat-Sun) morning shift (7-11) every third weekend. PA Water/Wastewater certification preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred).
• Ability to obtain Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year.
• Ability to follow manual & operating instructions
• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater facilities and ability to obtain Water/Wastewater Operator’s License (Level 1) within one year.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.
• Communicates clearly & professionally.
• Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience.
• Willing to help others.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Identifies & solves problems.
• Escalates issues accordingly.
• Checks work for quality.
• Works well with supervision.
• Takes projects to completion.
• Follows all company policies & SOPs.
• Manages multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values.
• Takes accountability for own performance.
• Willing to take on additional assignments.

Nice To Haves

• PA Water/Wastewater certification preferred.
• Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery including: valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage and dosage.
• Responds to call outs and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work all shifts, including: weekends, holidays, evening and 24-hour emergency on call.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees