Operator In Training

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:

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Level 1 water certification for the State in which the project is located

One year of experience in water operations

Possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; basic biological and chemical principles

Working Conditions & 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 required. 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 off of a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; carry a 50-pound toolbox up a flight of stairs; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Responsibilities:

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water production and distribution system on an assigned shift. This position requires a New Mexico Level 1 Water Certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water production, treatment, and distribution system

Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRVs and water meters

Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow

Learns and gains skills involving the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in the plant

Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water production and distribution system

Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Observes and reports abnormalities to supervisor

Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures

Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner

Understands and carries out oral and written directions

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during work

Performs other duties as required