Operator In Training

About This Role

This role involves performing routine tasks related to the operation of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, assisting with maintaining plant compliance with EPA standards and state regulations, and ensuring plant safety and sanitary requirements. The individual will perform entry-level work under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level work in the operation and/or maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant
• Participate in assigned treatment plant rounds including inspecting, monitoring, troubleshooting, performance testing, and documenting plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, computer screens, meters, SCADA systems, and other instrumentation
• Adhere to proper safety standards as they relate to chemical hazards, personal protective equipment, general health and safety, and emergency preparedness
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment and grounds
• Operate and maintain water and/or wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits
• Monitor and sample well and groundwater upon entry to the system, adjust treatment levels when below-standard variances are detected, and sample water prior to exiting system
• Assist with the activation of pumps, valves, and other processing equipment while disposing of waste materials removed from water
• Read and interpret meters and gauges on plant equipment and machines, adjusting controls when needed, and retrieving reports on treatment process
• Assist with ongoing repairs to equipment, or shut down equipment for more extensive maintenance and repair while activating alternate equipment as needed and requesting services of outside maintenance vendors
• Assist with the adding of chemicals to water using predetermined formulae and reporting when minimum inventory of these materials is reached
• Ensure regulatory and safety standards compliance

Requirements

• High school Diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Basic skills with Microsoft Suite of applications
• Ability to read meters, charts, and gauges
• Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses for flow rates and treatment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, and tools
• Ability to work weekend or on-call shifts as needed

Qualifications

• High school Diploma
• Entry-level work

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits