Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Starting at $26.77 - $29.03 per hour.

IPC is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant team member interested in a career in wastewater treatment. Prior experience is unnecessary, but we require mechanical experience and an understanding of mechanical reasoning and concepts. You will help us maintain our current operating sites and assist in the upgrade construction of our new site in Jamul, CA.

We offer a unique work experience in a friendly team environment. Our employees work alongside and learn from SWRCB Certified Operators including one of the founders of the company, a Grade V operator. The job sites vary, allowing you to master a variety of skills.

You will learn all levels of field operations, including ground up construction, operations, PLC programming, and building and designing control panels, piping and electrical, and SCADA Systems. In addition, you will learn the practical and scientific processes involved in successfully running and operating Advanced On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems, On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems, Membrane BioReactors, Automation, Computerization, Troubleshooting.

Benefits IPC Offers the Team: 

• Medical Benefits: IPC pays 100% of the employee and 20% of dependents for the base plan (upgraded plans also available)
• Dental and Vision Benefits: IPC pays 100% of the employee 
• Paid Time Off: hourly accrual based on years of service (80 - 160 hours PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays: 6 standard and 4 personalized 
• 401k with company contributions
• Uniforms and Protective Clothing
• Work Boot Reimbursement 
• Career Development Program: IPC will reimburse approved courses, training, and events

Job Description

Summary/Objective

$55,689 - $60,377 a year

The Wastewater O&M Specialist Trainee performs a wide variety of routine tasks related to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, under the direct supervision of a certified wastewater treatment operator.

You will work with and learn from one of the founders of the company, Ric Vardel, who has distinguished technical and project management experience supporting complex wastewater projects. Mr. Vardel has the highest State of California Mandatory Wastewater Treatment Plant Certification, Grade V

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct treatment process control sampling, testing, and recording process tests.
• Provides general maintenance and repair.
• Inspect process equipment according to established procedures.
• Record meters and gauge readings.
• Identify and correct equipment malfunctions and assist with the construction of new facilities.
• Provides detailed reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Must be able to work unimpaired as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Competencies

• Ability to understand mechanical repairs, methods, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with team members, management, and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions.
• Skilled in the use of handheld manual and power tools.
• Basic skills in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Skilled in the use of communication devices such as computers, smartphones, wireless hotspots, and handheld radios.
• Proficient in Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, MS Access, MS Word, MS Outlook, Gmail, and Google Drive.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communications.

Work Environment

This job operates in outdoor and indoor environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, smartphones, and printers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work is regularly performed both inside and outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions. Exposure to uneven ground, heights, and extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness may be encountered. Exposure to excessive noise, biohazards, dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals may be encountered. The employee will be required to wear and/or use the appropriate personal protective equipment and other safety equipment/apparel as required, but not limited to, OSHA standards.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and bend; occasionally squat, climb, kneel, and twist; repeat hand grasping, fine manipulation, push and pulling, reaching, and keyboarding with both hands.

The employee must be physically able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds, and 100 pounds with assistance, exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or over 50 of force occasionally. Additionally, the employee must be able to proficiently swim without fear of large water tanks or holding areas.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are set upon hire. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires the ability to drive all company vehicles without limitations; including the ability to read a map or obtain driving directions independently and sitting for extended periods driving long distances (can be up to 300 miles a day). The employee may also be required to assist coworkers by driving to pick up and deliver parts and transporting samples from client locations to laboratories.

Required Education and Experiences

No previous education or experience in wastewater is required. Some mechanical experience is required. 

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record.

IPC Mandatory Requirements

• Subject to drug screening at the time of hire and for-cause drug screening throughout the length of employment in accordance with State, Federal, and Local Laws
• Subject to background check in accordance with State, Federal, and Local Laws
• Must pass new hire physical
• Required to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement

EEO Statement

Integrated Performance Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on age, ancestry, color, religious creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender transition, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $55,689 - $60,377