Operator in Training - Wastewater

Key Accountabilities

• Completes tasks assigned by the DRC in timely and professional manner.
• Performs process control tests, sampling duties, and basic laboratory analyses such as: pH, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids.
• Maintains screening, biological treatment, and filtration processes, as well as an injection well used for effluent disposal.
• Operates and maintains supporting equipment including pumps, compressors, chemical feeders, and blowers.
• Assists the DRC and staff with ordering chemicals and materials, data collection, record keeping, grounds keeping, and herbicide spraying.
• Aids in unscheduled repairs of plant and pump station equipment.
• Attends all safety training to learn and apply safe work practices.
• Works a flexible schedule, including one weekend day, and is available for after-hour emergencies.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanics and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment facility and pump station operations, methods, practices, techniques, and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of safety practices in operating electrical and mechanical equipment in industrial facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers, as well as the general public.
• Ability to work independently and determine necessary equipment, tools, and materials for projects.
• Ability to safely use both hand and power tools.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in operational duties and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
• Ability to write legibly and make simple mathematical calculations accurately.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, shovel, sweep, walk, and climb.
• Ability to safely operate company motor vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions, including summer heat.
• Ability to use computer/mobile devices to analyze and report plant data.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Years of experience vary depending on the level of position open and must be in the wastewater utility industry:
• Operator OIT: Varies depending on the level of position open.
• Operator 1: 1-3 years experience.
• Operator 2: 3-5 years experience.
• Operator 3: 5-8 years experience.
• Sr. Operator: 8+ years experience.
• Required to obtain grade I certification within two years from the date of hire and obtain higher levels of certification as allowed by experience and training.
• Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I license preferred or the ability to obtain within two years of hire is required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Travel Requirements

• This role will require both independent work and collaboration with a team.
• Shift will be Sunday through Thursday, 6am to 230pm.
• On-call responsibilities may be required.

Competencies

• Champions safety.
• Collaborates.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Customer obsessed.
• Drives results.
• Nimble learning.