WWTP OPERATOR IN TRAINING
About The Position
The goal of the Operator in Training (OIT) is to prepare individuals for a career as operators in the Water/Wastewater Industry. The OIT will assist individuals with becoming well trained, certified Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators who are qualified to perform their duties in a professional, safe, and permit compliant manner. Participates in the operations and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment equipment according to applicable rules and regulations; collects various water/wastewater samples; keep accurate records and logs on all lift station activities. Report any failures or operating difficulties to appropriate staff; Assists in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of lift stations throughout the Pueblo of Sandia; performs preventive maintenance on all lift station equipment. Adjusts and maintains all water/wastewater treatment plant processing equipment; investigates equipment failure, determines cause and takes necessary action. Maintains and operates various vehicles land equipment including dump truck and landscaping tools; performs a variety of landscaping work as needed. Interpret and act on information taken from SCADA, gauges, meters, charts, and other instruments; Operates computers, generators, automatic sampling system and associated treatment equipment. Assists Operator I, II & Lead on projects. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Perform general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, hosing down tanks, walkways, rooms and cleaning tanks and other equipment; and perform related duties as required
Requirements
- 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
- Must be able to obtain a New Mexico Water and Wastewater I Certificate within 1 and 6 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the operations and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment equipment according to applicable rules and regulations
- Collects various water/wastewater samples
- Keeps accurate records and logs on all lift station activities
- Reports any failures or operating difficulties to appropriate staff
- Assists in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of lift stations throughout the Pueblo of Sandia
- Performs preventive maintenance on all lift station equipment
- Adjusts and maintains all water/wastewater treatment plant processing equipment
- Investigates equipment failure, determines cause and takes necessary action
- Maintains and operates various vehicles land equipment including dump truck and landscaping tools
- Performs a variety of landscaping work as needed
- Interprets and acts on information taken from SCADA, gauges, meters, charts, and other instruments
- Operates computers, generators, automatic sampling system and associated treatment equipment
- Assists Operator I, II & Lead on projects
- Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner
- Provides information within the area of assignment
- Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner
- Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, hosing down tanks, walkways, rooms and cleaning tanks and other equipment
- Performs related duties as required
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
