Water Treatment Plant Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics of water trucks including setting up equipment to load and unload

• Monitor water quality by conducting regular sampling and testing for chemical and water properties

• Perform daily checks and monitoring of the wastewater treatment process, pumps and other equipment including observing any variation in operating conditions

• Interprets meter, gauge reading, and test results to determine load requirements

• Operate brine treatment and sludge processing equipment

• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of brine through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes

• Monitors control-panel and adjusts valves and gate to regulate flow.

• Maintain accurate records of operations including daily logs and lab sampling/testing results by entering data into our database

• Maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance and agencies

• Collaborate with team members to implement process improvements and safety protocols

• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Work Schedule

• The position follows a 2-2-3 work schedule, which consists of two consecutive workdays, followed by two days off, and then a three-day work period. The following week you will have a three-day weekend. This rotating schedule provides a mix of extended weekends and varied daily shifts, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

• Our shifts are 6:00am to 6:00pm and will rotate day and night on a monthly basis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• High school diploma or GED

• Proficiency in computer operation including experience with data entry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. This role is physically demanding and often involves working outdoors in all types of weather. You will often work in hazardous conditions surrounded by loud machinery and dangerous chemicals. Proper safety equipment is provided and will need to be worn at all times. You must have the ability to descent and climb a maximum of 30 rungs to access system pumps, lift 50 pounds, and have the ability to detect and differentiate colors.

Note:

This job no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.