WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATOR

THE POSITION

The Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator will be under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager and work in the Warren, RI area.

This position accomplishes a variety of duties related to the daily operation of wastewater and water treatment (collection & treatment).

THE DAY-TO-DAY

Conducts routine testing of wastewater and water as directed, records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities.

Maintains the facility treatment units to include clarifiers, sampling equipment and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.

Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by the direction of the Plant Manager to comply with effluent quality requirements as established for the plant.

Adjusts or alters the chemical treatment of plant processes as required.

Responsible for housekeeping and grounds up-keep including mopping, dusting, mowing and weed trimming.

On-call availability within a 30-minute response time and rotational weekend and holiday duty is required for this position.

Perform other duties as required.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES DESIRED

Minimum required high school diploma or equivalent.

Valid state driver’s license with no DUIs and no more than 3 violations in the past five (5) years.

Valis RI Grade 1 or higher Wastewater Treatment operator License (or ability to obtain one in one year).

RI CDL class B Driver's License preferred.

Some technical or mechanical work experience preferred.

On-call availability within a 30-minute response time and rotational weekend duty is required for this position.

Ability to work alone, with minimal supervision is a must.

Ability to work under various weather conditions as the tasks are performed inside and outside.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) :

Ability to speak and hear : 4-8 hr / day

Walking & Standing : 4-8 hr / day

Bending & Reaching : 4-8 hr / day

Pushing & Pulling : 4-8 hr / day

Use Hands & Fingers to Handle, Touch & Reach : 4-8 hr / day

Climb Stairs or Ladders

Balance, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl & Sit

Physical Effort : Regularly lift 10-25 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs

Vision : Must be able to Distinguish Color and have Close & Distance Vision

Ability to Operate Motors fueled by Gasoline, Diesel, or Gaseous fuels.

Ability to Paint & Use Hand Tools.

Environmental Stress : Busy Atmosphere, Working Inside and Outside including Very Hot Temperatures & Snow and Ice. Noise Level is Moderate.

H2O’S Commitment to ESG

H2O Innovation pledges to address environmental problems related to water, and to do so in a workplace where people feel accomplished and supported by strong governance and sensible policies in an everchanging world.

Environment : As a pure water player, we are, by definition, focused on the environment. Throughout our history we have driven improvements with our technologies and services, helping our customers simplify water and minimize environmental impact.

Social : We win by creating value with a talented and engaged team.As an organization we commit ourselves to providing a safe, inspiring, and meaningful work environment, to ensure career growth and diverse talent retention.

Governance : Effective corporate governance requires dedicated focus on one of the biggest threats to any company which is Cyber-Attack.

Our commitment is to keep the company safe from these attacks.

Last updated : 2024-09-07