Wastewater Operator

HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3 rd party submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.

HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs, and this role is to support Jacobs work through HKA

Qualifications:

Operator - Wastewater Treatment

Operates, performs minor repairs, and maintains the wastewater treatment plant facility

Basic Qualifications

Possess a valid drivers license

Must possess a Level II certification in Wastewater

A minimum of two years of experience in operating wastewater treatment plants

Digital literacy

Preferred Qualifications

Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations, operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors, principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water treatment processes, principles of supervision and training, and safe work practices

Ability to respond to pages in a timely manner as requested by management.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be provided. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to read blueprints; have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work from a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform any combinations of tasks pertinent to controlling operations of the wastewater treatment plant

Operates pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and processing of influent and effluent, sludge

Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings

Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control

Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

Takes samples and performs laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Makes operating decisions/recommendations in a group setting with other personnel

Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures

Follows written and oral instructions

Performs other duties as assigned

Respond to critical callouts and emergencies as requested

Post probationary period

Union position

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

PTO accrual

Paid Holidays

Clothing/boot allowance