Wastewater Operator I - Oklahoma City, OK

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted to shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most – people. As a Wastewater Operator based in Oklahoma City, OK, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted, performing a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. Safety is a core value at Jacobs; we are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, and this position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services.

Responsibilities

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• State of Oklahoma Level D Wastewater Operator License required, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices
• Experience with computer operations: ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into a maintenance management system
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work, and on‑call duty as required
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work‑related destinations is an essential function; a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required
• All new hires must sign a Telematics acknowledgement for the fleet telematics and dash‑camera system

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, and principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (allocated plans start at 17 days per calendar year)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Legally mandated benefits

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $43,500.00 to $56,000.00; compensation is paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

• Full‑time, onsite at a Jacobs Workplace
• Shift work required, including weekends, holidays, and on‑call duty