Water Operator

WATER OPERATOR I

The Operator I is responsible for operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment facilities.

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 the 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.


* Other duties as assigned.


* 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 the required material and meet all prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.


* Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.


* The ability to successfully perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment is essential


* Knowledge of regulatory rules is essential


* Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable


* Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable


* Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call

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 & operating instructions.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & the internet.

Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations.

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 e...