Operator/Operator in Training - Wastewater Facility

Description

• Removes debris from equipment.
• Obtaining and recording, either in writing or by data entry, the readings of meters and gauges.
• Daily inspections and maintenance of assigned equipment; cleans console.
• Responsible for operating water and wastewater treatment plant equipment on a shift basis.
• Operating, on a permanent or rotating basis, assigned treatment plant equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, and handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Sampling liquid streams, preparing reports and records pertaining to equipment operation and related matters.

Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in ambient noise typical of a construction project.
• Massachusetts Grade IV or higher Wastewater/Water Treatment Certification as required by facility being operated.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Associates degree in related field is preferred.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and factual variables.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet risk management guidelines is required.
• Massachusetts Collection System Grade I desirable.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater system operations.
• The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and/or SOPs.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank capacity.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection system operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment systems.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance