Wastewater Operator (State Certification Required)

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected under local state or federal laws.

Job Summary

This person will be responsible for the operation maintenance and supervision of the assigned wastewater systems. State Wastewater Operator certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains WWTP & collections systems
• Maintains pump stations
• Perform sample collection preparation and laboratory testing
• Maintain records perform data entry and provide detailed reporting
• Ensures completion of work assignments within specified deadlines and in compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures

• Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment trouble-shooting malfunctions and monitoring of water operations
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure
• Performs facility grounds maintenance including cleaning equipment and tanks
• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing trimming clean-ups pruning and other typical landscape maintenance tasks
• Performs other related duties as directed

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Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• State-issued wastewater operator certification is required
• Valid drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records required
• Experience within a wastewater treatment environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to read write compile and analyze data and reports daily
• Ability to monitor control panels gauges and meters to ensure proper plant operation
• Must be available to work weekends overtime and on-call as needed

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor in outdoor environments including extreme weather conditions (heat cold rain snow).
• Regularly required to stand walk bend kneel crouch climb and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted; occasionally required to lift heavier objects with assistance or mechanical aids.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights including ladders scaffolding or into vaults manholes and tanks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle tools operate valves and use instrumentation or control devices.
• Visual and auditory ability to detect identify and diagnose equipment malfunctions or leaks in piping and system components.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection safety harnesses gloves and protective clothing.
• Able to safely enter and work in hazardous environments including those with strong odors loud noise and potential chemical exposure.
• Must maintain physical readiness to respond quickly to emergency repairs or system failures including after-hours or on-call assignments.