Water/Wastewater Operator I

Job Overview:
This is a technical working position at the full performance level. An employee in this class with general supervision from the Superintendent, operates water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations in accordance with pertinent regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Following written instructions, regulating operation of chemical feeds; taking and recording readings of amounts of chemicals added to the water; changes chlorine tanks; records chemical usages, checks for residual chlorine, performs routine lab analysis, and monitors for any changes in wastewater and water treatment facilities.

- Maintains proper water levels in tank and covered storage reservoir by operating pumps and opening and closing valves; takes water samples, conducts routine chemical tests, and checks samples for clearness of settled water.

- Checks and lubricates pumps, motors and other plant equipment and brings any mechanical defects to the attention of the superintendent; assists with maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.

- Performs general custodial work in keeping plants clean and orderly; inspects and maintains pumping stations, inspects and maintains water treatment wells and towers.

Requirements:
Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and equipment; of the treatment process; of safety, accident prevention and first aid methods; of electrical and mechanical work.

Working knowledge of chemistry and biology as well as proper sampling techniques and required laboratory analysis as set forth in the latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater".

Willingness and ability to continue to learn treatment processes for water and wastewater.

Ability to operate a desktop/laptop computer, and willingness to learn aspects of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows and other SCADA related computer programs.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to read engineering drawings and to solve mathematical problems.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for water treatment and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply. Join our team as a Wastewater Operator and contribute to the important work of maintaining clean water resources for our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.05 - $33.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: In person