Facility Operator Trainee

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks a Facility Operator Trainee 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.
• 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.
• No previous experience required.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Career Progression

The Facility Operator Trainee will be required to get either a Class I Wastewater or Water Treatment I license within 18 months of employment. The progression schedule includes FO I, FO II, FO 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.
• 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 on a rotation to adequately staff a 24-hour/7-day 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.