Wastewater Operator II - Oklahoma City, OK

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can 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 to them – people. As a Wastewater Operator II, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the collection system on an assigned shift. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities.

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
• Trains junior Operations staff
• Directs the work in the operation and minor maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant
• 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
• Belt Filter Press operations
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• State of Oklahoma Level C 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
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on-call duty as required
• Regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and ability to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety-sensitive labor or services.

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 $49,500.00 to $65,000.00; though will be 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
• Assigned shift work including weekends, holidays, and on-call duty as required