Industrial Wastewater Plant Operator

About the role

Your primary responsibility will be to treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works as well as maintenance, installation, and repairs of the wastewater plant’s mechanical equipment including gas and diesel engines, heat exchangers, fans, valves, compressors, storage tanks, pumps of various types, overhead cranes and hoists. The Wastewater Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician plays a significant role in maintaining the safety and health of the environment.

Responsibilities

• Treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works
• Maintain, install, and repair the wastewater plant’s mechanical equipment including gas and diesel engines, heat exchangers, fans, valves, compressors, storage tanks, pumps of various types, overhead cranes and hoists
• Ensure the safety and health of the environment

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more
• Experience as a journeyman working in the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of process equipment of the type used in wastewater treatment facilities
• Maintenance experience (preferred)
• The ability to learn procedures related to safe handling of materials
• Committed to growth in a company
• Collaborative with team members
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Organizational ability
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed
• Able to communicate with others for safety and efficiency

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Consistent and steady work schedules
• Opportunities for continuous overtime
• Employee Referral Program