Wastewater Treatment Operator

About the role

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator operates and oversees drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities and components. Duties include conducting routine water and wastewater tests, entering data, collecting regulatory samples, making process control decisions when authorized, and performing basic maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine water and wastewater tests, perform daily observations and lab tests, and collect regulatory samples and meter readings with the highest level of integrity and accuracy.
• Enter test results and readings into the logbook and data management system, ensuring data integrity and timeliness; report abnormalities to manager.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as instructed and report needed repairs (e.g., pumps, valves, motors, blowers).
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment under the manager’s direction.
• Track lab supplies, chemicals and other consumables; inform the manager when supplies need replenishing for uninterrupted operations.
• Auxiliary duties as needed to support the overall operations and objectives of the organization.

Requirements

• Maintain relevant certifications, adherence to safety guidelines, maintaining facility cleanliness, and availability for on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability and commitment to maintain required water/wastewater certifications, or to obtain the necessary certifications with the goal of becoming a certified Operator.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license and a history of responsible driving.
• Candidates will undergo background screening and motor vehicle record checks as part of the hiring process.

Skills

• Ability to speak and hear: 4-8 hours/day;
• Walking & standing: 4-8 hours/day;
• Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling: 4-8 hours/day;
• Using hands & fingers to handle, touch, and reach: 4-8 hours/day;
• Climbing stairs and/or ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and sitting;
• Lifting 10-25 lbs regularly; up to 50 lbs occasionally;
• Ability to operate gasoline, diesel, or gas-powered motors and use hand tools.

Benefits And Compensation

• Hourly pay will be based on candidate’s certifications and experience.
• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Telemedicine.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days.
• Anual Bonus Program.