Water/Wastewater Operator

Nexus Water Group • houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Operator performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems and is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. This role assists in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.

Requirements

• Requires no directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance or customer service.

Nice To Haves

• TCEQ Water or Wastewater licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the water/wastewater treatment facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes necessary adjustments to keep facility within permit limits; Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards.
• Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality standards are met.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed.
• Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls. Complete customer service work orders, updates and maintains activity with required documentation and closes work orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs routine tests on water treatment facilities including tests related to treatment process, chemicals, pumps, motors, and routine water quality sampling. Collect and analyze appropriate readings of gauges and meters.
• 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, well meter readings and chemical dosage and usage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Starting at $24.04
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed