Operator I

About the Role

The Operator I is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities. This role ensures clean, safe, and reliable water services for communities, contributing to Inframark's mission of sustainability and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents treatment processes and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage, and dosage.
• Responds to callouts and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call.

Qualifications

• Willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study required material and meet prerequisites for water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.
• Ability to perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment.
• Knowledge of regulatory rules.
• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable.
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred). Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements. Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments. Preferred minimum D-water and D-wastewater license.
• Technical: Ability to follow manual and operating instructions. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet. Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally. Contributes to a positive internal and external customer experience. Willing to help others. Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies and solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality.
• Managing for Results: Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies and SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.
• Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission, and values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift 50-60 pounds.
• Load, unload, and move large equipment/tools.
• Access confined spaces.
• Continuously walk, climb stairs, and ladders.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package.
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Wellness plan.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.