Water/Wastewater Operator or Operator in Training

About the role

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. The team is dedicated to supporting employees while protecting the environment and the communities served, offering a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment.

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 call outs 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings and 24-hour emergency on call.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred).
• Ability to obtain Water/Wastewater Operator’s License within one year.
• Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments.

Technical Skills

• Ability to follow manual & operating instructions.
• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater facilities and ability to obtain Water/Wastewater Operator’s License (Level 1) within one year.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.

Communication

• Communicates clearly & professionally.
• Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience.
• Willing to help others.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.

Problem Solving & Quality

• Pays attention to detail.
• Identifies & solves problems.
• Escalates issues accordingly.
• Checks work for quality.

Managing For Results

• Works well with supervision.
• Takes projects to completion.
• Follows all company policies & SOPs.
• Manages multiple tasks.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Wellness plan

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.