Facility Operator I

Essential Duties

• Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations
• Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines
• Maintains equipment at the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations
• Operates and maintains sewer collection systems including collections mains and pump stations
• Troubleshoots and repairs service piping and other related equipment
• Performs routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes and procedures
• Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards
• Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards
• Calculates various ratios and dosages
• Completes customer service work orders, updates and maintains appropriate system documentation of activities and closes work orders in accordance with department policies and procedures
• Performs all tasks safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws, rules and guidelines
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• No previous experience required
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred
• Ability to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations that are required for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing
• Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters
• Understand and maintain plan processes through computer-controlled equipment
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

Career Progression

• FO Trainee (Entry Level) – Will be required to get either a Class 4 water or Class 4 wastewater license within 18 months of employment
• FO I – Minimum license requirement of Class 4 water or Class 4 wastewater
• FO II – Minimum license requirement of Class 4 water and Class 4 wastewater
• FO III – Minimum license requirement of Class 3 water and Class 3 wastewater

Pay

• Facility Operator Trainee Entry Rate: $23.52/hr | 12-Month Rate: $24.52/hr | 24-Month Rate: $25.52/hr
• Facility Operator I Entry Rate: $27.91/hr | 12-Month Rate: $28.91/hr | 24-Month Rate: $29.91/hr
• Facility Operator II Entry Rate: $31.22/hr | 12-Month Rate: $32.22/hr | 24-Month Rate: $33.22/hr
• Facility Operator III Entry Rate: $36.11/hr | 12-Month Rate: $37.11/hr | 24-Month Rate: $38.11/hr

Working Conditions

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents
• Must be available to be on-call nights and on weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7 day operation