Operator I

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in a water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water and meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment including pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices.
• Tend to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment used to treat wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Monitor and operate equipment to ensure processing and quality targets are met or exceeded.
• Utilize computer programs for process control and monitoring.
• Collect samples for regulatory compliance and testing purposes.
• Perform routine testing and quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections to detect process non-conformance and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of operations.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational procedures

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, unpleasant odors, and airborne particles.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and vibrations.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Work performed in an industrial wastewater treatment facility setting.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer programs for process control.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site.
• Typically holds or is actively working toward a first-level treatment certificate.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.
• Frequently required to stand (20% of time) and walk (70% of time); sitting (10% of time).
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly (occasionally up to 60 pounds).
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus for visual observation and inspection.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $36.07 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.