Water Operator

Position Purpose: 

The Operator I maintains water treatment processing disposal and testing equipment in water treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Monitor operating conditions meters and gauges.
• Collect and test water samples.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water.
• Clean and maintain equipment tanks filter beds and other work areas.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Ensure safety standards are met.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in distribution and treatment environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes toxic and caustic chemicals heavy machinery high pressure hot or cold work environment temperatures slippery surfaces water hazards and electrical equipment.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma or GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational process safety and quality instructions).
• Associates degree preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods techniques and practices of water treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) including respirators gas detectors confined space equipment etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps engines centrifuge generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers dryers chemical feed and disinfection equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs and on-call rotation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to train other employees.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).
• Must possess a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.
• Backflow Tester and Surveyor preferred.
• T2 and D3 preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent Standing 25% Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $26.00 to $36.00 per hour.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time