Wastewater Operator I

Description

• Ensures that all plant records and reports are completed and maintained accurately and on time.
• Furnishes necessary assistance to regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
• Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment. Adjusts and makes minor repairs to wastewater treatment plant equipment, collects samples, runs tests and keep records. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant process as required.
• Participates in treatment processes, plant laboratory analyses and the operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Responds to and controls accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gasses, performs confined space entries as required.
• Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Observation of pump and motor operation and other routine monitoring of equipment, daily record keeping involved writing a logbook and entering data into a computer.
• The employee may regularly lift 10-20 pounds and may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Some Water and or wastewater experience preferred.
• Valid OK DEP Class "C" Wastewater Certificate required
• Must be able to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, paint, welding, and fabrication equipment, and other hand tools required.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including team, management, clients, and vendors in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Valid OK driver's license required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance