Water/Wastewater Operator in Training

Nexus Water Group • Pflugerville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves collecting samples and performing routine monitoring and testing of water and wastewater. The role includes assisting with general maintenance duties at facilities, such as washing down equipment and cleaning areas. The Operator in Training will perform Operator duties under the direct supervision of a certified operator to gain experience and qualify for operator certification. Responsibilities also include assisting with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, responding to customer service calls, and completing necessary paperwork. The job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, and being on-call. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Requires no directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service.
• The applicant must obtain a class D Water and/or D Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 12 months of accepting the position.
• Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3 years of accepting the position.
• Valid Texas drivers license
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) required, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Requires interaction and cooperation to coordinate work, resolve problems and obtain information.
• Requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing situations.
• Job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, being on call.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.
• One to two years of related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and performs routine monitoring and testing of water and wastewater, collects samples for testing, including effluent samples, flows, settable solids
• Calibrates and logs ph meter and D.O. meter; checks chlorine residuals.
• Assists with general maintenance duties at facilities; washes down thickener, digester basin, and walkway; washes down aeration basin wall and walkway; checks and washes down bar screen and strainer; cleans clarifiers; dumps and cleans scum basin; operation of belt press; cleans office area and rest rooms.
• Assists with general housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Performs Operator duties under direct supervision of a certified operator to gain experience to qualify for an operator certification.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
• Completes necessary paperwork in timely manner.
• Job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, and being on-call.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Field Office Supervisor

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Health, dental, prescription and vision benefits
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Company provided life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

What This Job Offers

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