Wastewater Operator III

About the role

The Wastewater Operator III is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment at medium to large sized water/wastewater facilities. Oklahoma B Wastewater License required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery including: valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater.
• Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment to assure proper operations and documents.
• Documents plant performance including daily flow and chemical usage.
• Responds to call outs and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are secure.
• Cleans and maintains treatment plant grounds when necessary.
• Trains employees on proper plant operations, repair and installation techniques, SOPs and safe work practices.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Communicates with client and customers related to routine technical aspects of operations.
• May coordinate maintenance activities at the treatment facility.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work all shifts, including: weekends, holidays, evening and 24-hour emergency on call.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years water/wastewater experience.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of water/wastewater.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.

Communication

• Communicates clearly & professionally.
• Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Collaborates with others.
• Asks for constructive feedback.
• Communicates detailed information.

Problem Solving & Quality

• Pays attention to detail.
• Identifies & solves complex issues.
• Escalates issues accordingly.
• Checks work for quality.
• Shares suggestions to improve quality & productivity.
• Identifies, solves complex issues.

Managing for Results

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Takes projects to completion.
• Follows all company policies & SOPs.
• Manages multiple tasks, projects & priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in workflow & scheduling.

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.
• Seeks out opportunities for leadership & development.
• Trains others.
• Takes charge in absence of supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to: frequently lift 50-60 pounds.
• Load, unload & move large equipment/tools.
• Access confined spaces.
• Continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.