Wastewater Operator

HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3rd 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

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

Basic Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• 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