Water System Operator (FLEX)

Overview

Operate and maintain water/wastewater plant equipment, monitor processes, and report.

Key Responsibilities

• plant operations
• equipment maintenance
• filter cleaning
• process monitoring
• electrical controls
• sample collection

Tasks

-Log plant operation details, on computer and in writing; prepare reports. -Operate and maintain pumps, motors, blowers. -Service and maintain equipment and overall plant. -Clean sand filters and media filters. -Monitor treatment processes and apply standard operational adjustments based on those results -Complete and follow-up on work orders and process control monitoring. -Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot electrical controls (with proper training and equipment). -Monitor and record flow meters and system run hours. -Collect samples for analysis and maintain chain of custodies.

Requirements

• oepa class a
• communication
• analytical
• water
• wastewater
• mechanical

What You Bring

-Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance -Good and effective communication skills -Possess a minimum OEPA Class A certification in both water and wastewater with some mechanical or electrical experience preferred -The Technical Operator position holds multiple levels, based on experience and state certifications.

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Benefits

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those. -75% field work and 25% office time

About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

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