Water/Wastewater Operator or Operator in Training

Inframark•Douglas, GA

About The Position

The Operator in Training learns to operate machinery, pumps, and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports treatment operations through routine testing, monitoring, maintenance, documentation, customer service, and response to equipment issues and emergencies. The position requires willingness to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call periods. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. They must be able to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year; CDL is preferred. Other licenses may vary by site and assignment. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year, including Level 1 as specified in the technical qualifications.
Ability to follow manuals and operating instructions.
Basic knowledge of water/wastewater facilities.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
Communicates clearly and professionally; contributes to positive internal and external customer experiences; is willing to help others; and maintains composure in challenging situations.
Pays attention to detail, identifies and solves problems, escalates issues appropriately, and checks work for quality.
Works well with supervision, completes projects, follows company policies and standard operating procedures, and manages multiple tasks.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, acts in accordance with company vision, mission, and values, takes accountability for performance, and is willing to take on additional assignments.
Frequently lifts 50–60 pounds; loads, unloads, and moves large equipment and tools; accesses confined spaces; and continuously walks and climbs stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells and water/wastewater unit processes, and perform 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 call-outs 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.
Work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call periods.