Water Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Display a willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study the required material and meet all prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.
• The ability to successfully perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment is essential
• Knowledge of regulatory rules is essential
• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred).
• Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements. Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments.
• Ability to follow manual & operating instructions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & the internet.
• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.
• Communicates clearly & professionally.
• Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience.
• Willing to help others.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Identifies & solves problems.
• Escalates issues accordingly.
• Checks work for quality.
• Works well with supervision.
• Takes projects to completion.
• Follows all company policies & SOPs.
• Manages multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values.
• Takes accountability for own performance.
• Willing to take on additional assignments.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools; access confined spaces; and continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable
• Surface Water C License or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents the treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage and dosage.
• Responds to call-outs and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work Sunday - Saturday shift.