Wastewater Operator In Training Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available for call outs for emergency call out.
• Must have transportation to and from work.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Math skills to include the ability to use formulas related to volumes, areas, percent, dosages and time.
• Ability to use American weight measurement as well as metric.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding.
• Able to carry out multiple and semi-complex instruction.
• Ability to deal with standard as well as occasional nontypical situations.
• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
• Must obtain an Arkansas Class I Wastewater within a year.
• Must be able to obtain within two (2) years an Arkansas Grade I Wastewater Collection License.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for properly operating and maintaining plant pump stations, treatment plants, and equalization basins.
• Performs repairs on pumps, motors, vehicles, lawnmowers, plant facilities, and related equipment.
• Ability to be on call duty, work overtime, weekends, and Holidays, both scheduled and unscheduled as required.
• Performs and/or assists in performing laboratory analysis, sampling, monitoring, calculations, and calibration. Reads recorder readings, performs general duties such as painting, mowing and brush hogging, cleaning, and general maintenance.
• Performs basic computer operations per SCADA operations and record keeping.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Lead Plant Operator or Chief Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Superintendent.
• Responsible for operating in accordance with Local, State, Federal Regulations, and POA Policies and Procedures. Insure proper operating levels and Compliance with NPDES permit parameters.
• Follow safety compliance policies and procedures and assist coworkers relating to overall job safety compliance.
• Perform rounds on all shifts, make sure all parts of the Plant are functioning properly.
• Responsible for follow up of actions and ongoing personal development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.