Water / Wastewater Operator

About the Role

The Operator I is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring clean, safe, and reliable water services for communities.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage, and dosage.
• Responds to callouts and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call.

Qualifications

• Display a willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study required material and meet prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.
• Ability to successfully perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment.
• Knowledge of regulatory rules is essential.
• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable.
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Technical: Ability to follow manual and operating instructions. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the internet. Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally. Contributes to a positive internal and external customer experience. Willing to help others. Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies and solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality.
• Managing for Results: Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies and SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.
• Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission, and values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift 50-60 pounds.
• Load, unload, and move large equipment/tools.
• Access confined spaces.
• Continuously walk, climb stairs, and ladders.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package.
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Wellness plan.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.