Water Treatment Operator Trainee

Description

• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Monitor water treatment plant and distribution processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment and Distribution Systems.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred but will consider other related experience.
• A valid State of Maine motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• No operator licenses are required to apply. We welcome candidates who are motivated to grow in the field and have the ability to become licensed. Preference will be given to those who already hold a Maine Class I Operator-in-Training Treatment and/or Class I Operator-in-Training Distribution License, but we will also consider strong applicants without licenses who are eager to pursue them. The goal is for all operators to achieve Maine Class II Full Treatment and Class II Distribution Licenses within 2 years of hire, with support provided along the way.
• Knowledge or ability to learn the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Experience with the maintenance of pumps, compressors and plumbing fixtures, or a background in maintenance is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability
• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Career growth.
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
• Competitive compensation.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance