Operator In Training

The Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator in Training will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. In this role, you will accomplish a variety of duties while overseeing a number of pump stations. Our next colleague will hold a permanent & full-time position.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including :

• Salary of $25 per hour;
• Minimum of 40 hours per week;
• Group Insurance plan including dental, vision & telemedicine;
• Health saving account;
• Life Insurance;
• 401K plan with employer’s contribution;
• Vacations & sicks days.

The Day-to-Day

• Perform routine water and wastewater tests as directed by the manager; record results and update the logbook;
• Learn basic operations, maintenance, data collection, and company policies, including tank names and plumbing at assigned facilities;
• Conduct daily lab tests and enter data into SharePoint;
• Collect and enter meter readings into SharePoint;
• Collect regulatory samples as instructed by the manager;
• Be available for regulatory walkthroughs at assigned facilities;
• Notify the manager if new bench or SharePoint sheets are needed;
• Track lab supplies and chemicals; inform the manager when supplies need replenishing;
• Perform basic maintenance on treatment units under the manager’s direction;
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as instructed and report needed repairs (e.g., pumps, valves, motors, blowers);
• Calculate and adjust chemical feed rates based on lab results, following the manager's instructions to meet plant requirements;
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures;
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the facility, including waste removal, sweeping, mopping, and groundskeeping (e.g., mowing, snow removal);
• Be available for on-call emergencies with a 60-minute response time;
• Contact the manager with any concerns or questions about the facilities;
• Inform the manager of any operational changes or trends at assigned facilities;
• Assist teammates as needed;
• Perform other duties as required.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid state driver’s license (no DUIs, no more than 3 violations in the past 3 years, and must have held a valid license for 3 years);
• Must be 21 years or older;
• Willing to obtain certification as required;
• Preferred: Some technical or mechanical experience;
• Computer skills are a plus, but not required—training will be provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear: 4-8 hours/day;
• Walking & standing: 4-8 hours/day;
• Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling: 4-8 hours/day;
• Use hands & fingers to handle, touch, and reach: 4-8 hours/day;
• Climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit;
• Lift 10-25 lbs regularly; up to 50 lbs occasionally;
• Vision: Must be able to distinguish color and have both close and distance vision;
• Ability to operate gasoline, diesel, or gas-powered motors and use hand tools.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Busy, inside and outside, including exposure to heat, cold, snow, and ice;
• Noise level: Moderate.

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