Water Operator

WATER OPERATOR I

The Water Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment facilities.

Tennessee Water Treatment Grade I certification or higher preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of equipment/machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents the treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment. Documents plant performance, including daily flow, electrical and chemical usage and dosage.
• Responds to call-outs and after-hours emergencies to repair treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical support.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat, and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on-call.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Display a willingness, aptitude, and self-discipline to study the required material and meet all prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures, and safe practices.
• The ability to successfully perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment is essential
• Knowledge of regulatory rules is essential
• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable
• Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education/Experience:High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:ValidDriver’s License (CDL preferred). Water/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site-specific requirements. Other licenses may vary according to specific site and assignments.

Technical:  Ability to follow manual & operating instructions. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & the internet. Basic knowledge of water/wastewater operations. 

Communication:  Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Willing to help others.  Maintains composure in challenging situations.

Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality.

Managing for Results:  Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies & SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.

Leadership & Initiative:  Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools; access confined spaces; and continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.