Water/Wastewater Operator or Operator in Training

Inframark • Douglas, GA

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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. The role includes operating and maintaining treatment equipment, monitoring and documenting treatment processes, responding to equipment issues and emergencies, and helping keep facilities clean, neat, and secure. The position may also provide customer service when necessary. The operator must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator's License within one year.
• Ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.
• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater facilities and ability to obtain a Level 1 Water/Wastewater Operator's License within one year.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
• Communicate clearly and professionally; contribute to a positive internal and external customer experience; be willing to help others; and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Pay attention to detail, identify and solve problems, escalate issues appropriately, and check work for quality.
• Work well with supervision, complete projects, follow company policies and standard operating procedures, and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, act in accordance with the company's vision, mission, and values, take accountability for performance, and be willing to take on additional assignments.
• Be willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call coverage.
• Frequently lift 50–60 pounds; load, unload, and move large equipment and tools; access confined spaces; and continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
• Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water and wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses.
• Perform and document treatment processes and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Document plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage, and dosage.
• Respond to callouts and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Ensure facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
• Provide customer service functions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED