Facility Operator I

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Facility Operator I to support the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution system, and the wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• A high school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Location

The main office is based in Hampstead, but this job will be based in Carteret County, Jacksonville area.

Career Progression

The Facility Operator I role falls under the FO I category with a minimum license requirement of C Well or Grade I. Promotion to FO II requires meeting dual licensing requirements and having either a B Well or a Grade II. Promotion to FO III requires meeting dual licensing requirements of at least a B Well and Grade II plus having an A Well or Grade III.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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 obtain a CDL Class C with Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire. Must be available to be on-call nights and on weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7day operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).