Wastewater Operator

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team delivers water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. The Wastewater Operator I operates and maintains equipment in wastewater treatment facilities, supporting clean, safe water for communities.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery including: valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage and dosage.
• Responds to call outs 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Willingness, aptitude and self-discipline to study required material and meet prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures and safe practices.
• Ability to successfully 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

• 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.

Skills

• Technical: Ability to follow manual & operating instructions; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet; basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.
• Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally; contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience; willing to help others; maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail; identifies & solves problems; escalates issues accordingly; checks work for quality.
• Managing for Results: Works well with supervision; takes projects to completion; follows all company policies & SOPs; manages multiple tasks.
• Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude; acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values; takes accountability for own performance; willing to take on additional assignments.

Physical Demands

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

Schedule

• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Wellness plan.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.