Operator II

About the role

The position involves the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the wastewater facility, including all related infrastructure, equipment, buildings, and grounds.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs technical O&M activities related to the wastewater facility, including all related infrastructure, equipment, processes, and systems.
• Performs routine PM activities related to all infrastructure, equipment, processes, and systems.
• Conducts Wastewater sampling and laboratory monitoring per Project and Regulatory requirements.
• Affords assistance in ensuring all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly.
• Works in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.
• Assists in responding to emergencies, working additional hours as required to complete tasks as and when needed.
• Affords assistance in developing a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence.
• Completes and maintains proper operational and maintenance documents and records.
• Operates project vehicles, heavy equipment, forklift, etc.
• Carries out cleanup/housekeeping activities at all facilities, buildings, and grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.
• Incumbent may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground, and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 2-3 years of experience working in the water or wastewater industry or related fields.
• Experience in a laboratory or utility related field, or a combination of education and experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Windows, Office, Operations, Lab and CMMS programs, SCADA and PLC equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand technical instructions and manuals.
• Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment, have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, processes, and equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations, requirements, and reporting.
• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Must be safety conscious and at times be able to work independently with little/no supervision.
• Must be able to work closely with local contractors.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Valid CA Grade IIA or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator License.
• Valid CA Driver's license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit.
• Must have manual dexterity. Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Pay Range

$34.00 to $43.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer.