Water Operator

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment.
• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Collect and test water.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Ensure safety standards are met.

Work Environment

• Spend 100% of the time in the distribution and treatment environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Drive company vehicle to perform duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, disinfection equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Must demonstrate ability to train other employees.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water treatment certificate.
• (Requires minimum water license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Backflow Tester and Surveyor preferred.
• T2 and D3 preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Additional Information

• Pay Range: $26.00 to $38.00 per hour depending on experience and license.
• Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.