Water-Wastewater Operator II

About the role

The Sunshine Water Services team is seeking a Water-Wastewater Operator II to join their team. This role operates and maintains water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water and/or wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.
• Maintains plant compliance with EPA standards and state water Commission.
• Maintains plant safety and sanitary requirements.
• Activates pumps, valves and other processing equipment to move water through various treatment processes.
• Reads and interprets meters and gauges on central control panel, or at individual machines or stages in the treatment process.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to Company policies and standards.
• Maintains a safe working environment and reports safety concerns to Area Manager.
• Completes facility and vehicle inspections, along with related follow-up.
• Installs and reads water meters.
• Acts as liaison between customers and customer service; provides on-site customer communication.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless utility service.
• Safeguards facilities and grounds by keeping them clean and orderly and complying with Company standards.
• Constantly travels between worksites on Company time.
• Works on-call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years mechanical experience, including at least 3 years specializing in chemical treatment of water and/or wastewater and/or a minimum of 3 years in water and/or wastewater utility field with experience in the operation and maintenance of ground-water supplied water systems and associated distribution system.
• High school Diploma.
• Currently holds second-level operator license per state regulation, may be in the process of obtaining third-level license; must maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
• Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data.
• Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Familiarity with computer applications MS Word, Excel and utilizing laptop, tablet and mobile device; ability to learn internal software programs.

Skills

• Chemical treatment of water and/or wastewater.
• Operation and maintenance of ground-water supplied water systems and associated distribution system.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Starting pay range is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position will travel between service areas near Fort Myers, FL. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required.