Water System Operator (FLEX)

Overview

Operate and maintain water/wastewater plants, manage equipment, monitor processes, report data.

Key Responsibilities

• pump operations
• filter cleaning
• electrical controls
• sample collection
• flow monitoring
• process adjustments

Tasks

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

Requirements

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

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-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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