Facility Operator II, Wastewater

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks a Facility Operator to support the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution systems, 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.
• 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

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Strong preference for experienced and licensed water and/or wastewater operators.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
• 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-fashioned multi-tasking environment.