System Operator Trainee
Aqua · Hawthorn Woods, IL · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$35/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Keep substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- About the role: description of role: "Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing tasks related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment for our water & wastewater treatment facilities in the area; this person will also assist with customer service as well." Also mention location: Hawthorn Woods/Lake County area. Also mention union position? Might be schedule.
- Responsibilities: list of essential duties (bulleted). The posting repeats "Essential Duties" list.
- Requirements: maybe qualifications: high school diploma, driver's license, etc. Also mention license progression requirement.
- Qualifications: maybe same as requirements? The posting has "Qualifications" heading with bullet points: high school diploma, experience with industrial mechanical systems/pumps preferred, valid US Driver's Operator's License; CDL a plus; trainees must progress to System Operator I within 24 months requiring Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license.
- Skills: Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities list.
- Benefits: The posting mentions "competitive and comprehensive benefits package" earlier in company description, but not specific benefits for this role. There's mention of "company vehicle is provided for business purposes only." Also "Employees will receive annual contract increases." Also "Starting wage...". Benefits maybe not detailed; we should only include if posting actually states them. There's mention of "competitive and comprehensive benefits package" as part of company description, but not specific to role. Might be considered generic; but we could include a Benefits section with that statement? The rule: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The phrase "competitive and comprehensive benefits package" is vague but it's a statement about benefits. Is that considered specific enough? It's not detailed but it's a statement. Might be okay to include Benefits with that sentence. However we also have "company vehicle is provided for business purposes only." That's a specific benefit. Also "Employees will receive annual contract increases." That's a benefit. So we can include Benefits with those points.
- Pay: Starting wage $35.00/hr, mention higher starting wage if applicable license, annual contract increases, certification/license eligible for increase. So we have specific pay info.
- Schedule: shift info: "Candidates should be available to work either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm CT." Also union position, schedule may change based on bidding. Also weekly on-call rotating schedule. So we have schedule specifics.
Thus we will include sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine qualifications?), Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
But we need to avoid duplication. The posting has "Qualifications" heading with bullet points. Also "Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities". Also "Essential Duties". Also "Shift". Also "Starting wage". Also "Company vehicle is provided". Also "Employees will receive annual contract increases". Also "Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s Operator’s License; CDL is a plus!" etc.
We need to decide what goes where.
Section definitions:
- About the role: brief description of role, location, reporting.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (essential duties). Use
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Keep substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- About the role: description of role: "Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing tasks related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment for our water & wastewater treatment facilities in the area; this person will also assist with customer service as well." Also mention location: Hawthorn Woods/Lake County area. Also mention union position? Might be schedule.
- Responsibilities: list of essential duties (bulleted). The posting repeats "Essential Duties" list.
- Requirements: maybe qualifications: high school diploma, driver's license, etc. Also mention license progression requirement.
- Qualifications: maybe same as requirements? The posting has "Qualifications" heading with bullet points: high school diploma, experience with industrial mechanical systems/pumps preferred, valid US Driver's Operator's License; CDL a plus; trainees must progress to System Operator I within 24 months requiring Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license.
- Skills: Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities list.
- Benefits: The posting mentions "competitive and comprehensive benefits package" earlier in company description, but not specific benefits for this role. There's mention of "company vehicle is provided for business purposes only." Also "Employees will receive annual contract increases." Also "Starting wage...". Benefits maybe not detailed; we should only include if posting actually states them. There's mention of "competitive and comprehensive benefits package" as part of company description, but not specific to role. Might be considered generic; but we could include a Benefits section with that statement? The rule: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The phrase "competitive and comprehensive benefits package" is vague but it's a statement about benefits. Is that considered specific enough? It's not detailed but it's a statement. Might be okay to include Benefits with that sentence. However we also have "company vehicle is provided for business purposes only." That's a specific benefit. Also "Employees will receive annual contract increases." That's a benefit. So we can include Benefits with those points.
- Pay: Starting wage $35.00/hr, mention higher starting wage if applicable license, annual contract increases, certification/license eligible for increase. So we have specific pay info.
- Schedule: shift info: "Candidates should be available to work either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm CT." Also union position, schedule may change based on bidding. Also weekly on-call rotating schedule. So we have schedule specifics.
Thus we will include sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine qualifications?), Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
But we need to avoid duplication. The posting has "Qualifications" heading with bullet points. Also "Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities". Also "Essential Duties". Also "Shift". Also "Starting wage". Also "Company vehicle is provided". Also "Employees will receive annual contract increases". Also "Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s Operator’s License; CDL is a plus!" etc.
We need to decide what goes where.
Section definitions:
- About the role: brief description of role, location, reporting.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (essential duties). Use - .
- Requirements: maybe minimal qualifications like high school diploma, driver's license, etc. Could be separate from Qualifications? The posting lumps them under Qualifications. But we can treat Requirements as the mandatory items (high school diploma, driver's license, ability to progress to license). Qualifications could be preferred items (experience with industrial mechanical systems/pumps preferred, CDL plus). However the rule says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But we have headings list; we can include both if they have distinct content.
Better: Use Requirements for mandatory: High School Diploma (or Equivalent), valid US Driver's Operator's License, must progress to System Operator I within 24 months requiring Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license. Also maybe ability to lift >50lbs, work in confined spaces, pass fit testing, etc. Those are more working conditions/physical demands; maybe those go under Requirements? Could be separate but we have no section for Working Conditions. Could include under Requirements or maybe under Skills? But we have Skills for KSAs.
We could put physical demands under Requirements as they are requirements.
Qualifications: preferred experience with industrial mechanical systems and/or pumps, CDL plus.
Skills: Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities list.
Benefits: company vehicle provided, annual contract increases, competitive benefits package (maybe mention). Also maybe mention union position? Not a benefit.
Pay: starting wage $35/hr, higher if license, annual contract increases (already mentioned in benefits but could be in pay). We'll keep pay section with wage details.
Schedule: shift options, union bidding, on-call rotating schedule.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat info.
Let's extract details:
About the role:
- Position: System Operator Trainee
- Location: Hawthorn Woods/Lake County area
- Reports to Field Supervisor
- Responsible for installation, operation, maintenance of equipment for water & wastewater treatment facilities; also assist with customer service.
We can mention that.
Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
- Operate/maintain facilities & equipment related to wastewater activated sludge treatment, lagoons, lift stations, collection systems.
- Operate/maintain facilities & equipment related to wastewater and water treatment plants, well facilities, pumping, storage facilities (as needed).
- Operate/maintain vehicles & equipment used in water and wastewater facilities.
- Perform/record inspections & tests on systems and facilities operations; review associated data.
- Collect, analyze, record water & wastewater samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring.
- Prepare reports required by Company, IEPA, Illinois Commerce Commission, or other jurisdictional entities.
- Respond to customer service, water distribution, and/or collection system work orders.
- Assist with other tasks or projects as assigned.
Requirements (mandatory):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s Operator’s License.
- Must progress to System Operator I within 24 months; requires Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license issued by Illinois EPA.
- Ability to lift and move equipment >50 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces (lift test required).
- Must be able to pass fit testing.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures, noise, wet/humid conditions, mechanical/electrical/gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
- Must be available to work either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30am-4:00pm CT (but that's schedule; maybe schedule section). We'll keep schedule separate.
- Must be able to work on multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to read, understand, follow operating instructions.
- Mathematical ability to perform calculations for ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations.
- Computer literate with database tools and ability to operate plant processes via computer-controlled equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to readily read, understand, accurately follow operating instructions (written & verbal).
- Possess mathematical ability to perform calculations for ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations.
- Computer literate with computer database tools and ability to operate plant processes through computer-controlled equipment.
But many of those overlap with Skills/KSAs. We need to avoid duplication.
Better: Keep Requirements as the hard minimums: education, license, driver's license, ability to progress to license, physical ability to lift >50lbs, confined space, fit testing, availability for shift (maybe schedule). Then Skills/KSAs as separate.
Qualifications (preferred): experience with industrial mechanical systems and/or pumps preferred; CDL a plus.
Skills/Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: list as given.
Benefits: company vehicle provided for business purposes only; annual contract increases; competitive and comprehensive benefits package (maybe mention). Also maybe mention union position? Not a benefit.
Pay: Starting wage $35.00/hr; employees may receive higher starting wage if they have applicable water/wastewater license; employees will receive annual contract increases; candidates with certification/license eligible for increase in pay and higher-level position.
Schedule: Candidates should be available to work either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm CT. Due to union bidding process, assigned schedule may change based on staffing. This position participates in a weekly on-call rotating schedule to adequately staff a 24/7 operation.
Now we need to output HTML with
headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, etc.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must not include navigation, cookie, legal, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info.
Let's craft sections.
Section About the role:
About the role
...
Section Responsibilities: Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Section Requirements: Requirements
- ... mandatory items
Section Qualifications: Qualifications
- ... preferred items
Section Skills: Skills
- ... KSAs
Section Benefits: Benefits
- ... benefits
Section Pay: Pay
... wage details
Section Schedule: Schedule
... shift details
Now we need to ensure we don't duplicate content across sections.
Let's list each piece and assign.
About the role:
- System Operator Trainee position in Hawthorn Woods/Lake County area.
- Under direction of Field Supervisor.
- Responsible for performing tasks related to installation, operation, maintenance of equipment for water & wastewater treatment facilities; also assist with customer service.
We can combine.
Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
List each bullet.
Requirements (mandatory):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s Operator’s License.
- Must progress to System Operator I within 24 months; requires Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license issued by Illinois EPA.
- Ability to lift and move equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces (lift test required).
- Must be able to pass fit testing.
- Ability to work in 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 work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to readily read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions (both written & verbal).
- Mathematical ability to perform calculations which determine various ratios, dosages, and volumetric calculations required for operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Systems.
- Computer literate with computer database tools as well as ability to operate plant processes through computer-controlled equipment.
- Excellent
headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, etc.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must not include navigation, cookie, legal, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info.
Let's craft sections.
Section About the role:
About the role
...
Section Responsibilities: Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Section Requirements: Requirements
- ... mandatory items
Section Qualifications: Qualifications
- ... preferred items
Section Skills: Skills
- ... KSAs
Section Benefits: Benefits
- ... benefits
Section Pay: Pay
... wage details
Section Schedule: Schedule
... shift details
Now we need to ensure we don't duplicate content across sections.
Let's list each piece and assign.
About the role:
- System Operator Trainee position in Hawthorn Woods/Lake County area.
- Under direction of Field Supervisor.
- Responsible for performing tasks related to installation, operation, maintenance of equipment for water & wastewater treatment facilities; also assist with customer service.
We can combine.
Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
List each bullet.
Requirements (mandatory):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s Operator’s License.
- Must progress to System Operator I within 24 months; requires Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license issued by Illinois EPA.
- Ability to lift and move equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces (lift test required).
- Must be able to pass fit testing.
- Ability to work in 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 work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to readily read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions (both written & verbal).
- Mathematical ability to perform calculations which determine various ratios, dosages, and volumetric calculations required for operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Systems.
- Computer literate with computer database tools as well as ability to operate plant processes through computer-controlled equipment.
- Excellent
for prose. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, etc. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must not include navigation, cookie, legal, etc. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info. Let's craft sections. Section About the role:
About the role
...
Section Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... mandatory items
Qualifications
- ... preferred items
Skills
- ... KSAs
Benefits
- ... benefits
Pay
... wage details
Section Schedule:Schedule
... shift details
Now we need to ensure we don't duplicate content across sections. Let's list each piece and assign. About the role: - System Operator Trainee position in Hawthorn Woods/Lake County area. - Under direction of Field Supervisor. - Responsible for performing tasks related to installation, operation, maintenance of equipment for water & wastewater treatment facilities; also assist with customer service. We can combine. Responsibilities (Essential Duties): List each bullet. Requirements (mandatory): - High School Diploma or Equivalent. - Valid U.S. Driver’s Operator’s License. - Must progress to System Operator I within 24 months; requires Class D water license OR Class 4 wastewater license issued by Illinois EPA. - Ability to lift and move equipment in excess of 50 lbs. - Ability to work in confined spaces (lift test required). - Must be able to pass fit testing. - Ability to work in 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 work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to readily read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions (both written & verbal). - Mathematical ability to perform calculations which determine various ratios, dosages, and volumetric calculations required for operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Systems. - Computer literate with computer database tools as well as ability to operate plant processes through computer-controlled equipment. - Excellent