Wastewater Treatment - Assistant Field Operator
Wastewater Treatment - Assistant Field Operator
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USD 20 - 24
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Job Description
Assistant Field Operator Wastewater Treatment
Description
Support and help monitor and maintain the equipment and processes essential for treating process wastewater. Candidate should have an unwavering attention to detail and excellent work ethic to help support operations and the drive to learn more about the water treatment process. Supports team members conduct skilled technical work operations of a wastewater treatment unit on an assigned shift and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under direct supervision from the Shift Operator and Supervisor.
Examples of Duties
- Operate and monitor water treatment equipment and processes to ensure the delivery of treated water to client specifications as directed by the Shift Operator/Supervisor.
- Retrieve water samples for analysis.
- Ensures job site cleanliness.
- Maintain accurate water treatment unit operations records including daily logs test results chemical usage and maintenance activities.
- Support routine maintenance and repairs on water treatment equipment such as pumps valves filters and chemical feed systems.
- Support team in response to emergencies or equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize disruption to the water treatment process and prevent any impact on operations.
- Study and learn more about water treatment technology and regulations to ensure continuous improvement in plant operations.
- Supports unitwide area safety inspections and OSHA safety training sessions and investigates accidents.
- Meets with the onsite operator/supervisor for operations planning purposes.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Licenses and/or Certifications:
- Requirements;
- High School/Diploma
- Education: High School diploma or GED.
- Work Experience: Entrylevel position however preference to candidates that have a minimum of two 2 years experience in handson water treatment operations.
- High School/Diploma
- Valid drivers license.
- Requirements;
- Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment practices methods and related equipment including water testing equipment and safety precautions.
- Some experience in operating and maintaining mechanical electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Interpersonal communication and computer skills.
- Ability to pass a red and green color blindness test.
Supplemental Information
Work Environment:
- Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions extreme noise odors heights dust and hazardous materials.
- Essential Physical Activities:
- Walking lifting hearing seeing up close pushing talking standing finger movement depth perception.
- Typical weight handled: up to 50 lbs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
