What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operator position at Quality Water Services?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a certified Wastewater Operator to join our team based out of Weston, WV. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor and interfaces with company staff, clients, and vendors on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities within West Virginia, and may also assist in mentoring new operators training to become certified in the industry. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor, adjust, and record wastewater plant operations on standard forms.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment, facilities, and collection systems such as mechanical adjustments, cleaning, moving materials, etc.
- Add specified amounts of chemicals or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and dechlorinate wastewater.
- Conduct field testing in accordance with industry best practices .
- Collect routine outflow water samples to ensure compliance with regulatory permits.
- Maintain daily, weekly, and/or monthly logs of maintenance, sample results, chemicals used, and other pertinent facility information and provide to Compliance Department.
- General housekeeping of treatment facilities.
- Assist in the generation of Standard Operating Procedures as the facility expert.
- Mentorship of Operators in Training, as needed.
- Follow all established safety and PPE requirements.
- Maintain public health, employee safety, and client satisfaction through professional representation of Company.
- Strictly adhere to all applicable federal, state, local and public services commission statues, rules, or regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent GED Certificate
- Class II Wastewater Operator Certification or Class I able to become certified to Class II within 12-months of employment
- Minimum 1-year experience working with public wastewater systems
- Valid West Virginia Driver’s License
- Ability to respond to emergencies, as needed
- Willingness to travel to multiple locations in West Virginia
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Ethical, dependable, high integrity
- Deductive reasoning (cause and effect)
- Analytical thinking
- Team player, able to coordinate and brainstorm with other operators for treatment or maintenance solutions
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
If you possess these skills and are looking to contribute your expertise to our dynamic team with a commitment to public health, we invite you to apply for the Wastewater Operator position today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Weston, WV 26452 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Weston, WV 26452: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25