Wastewater Operator in Training

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

Pay: $19.50-$29.50 per hour DOE

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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/wastewater, sludge, and effluent

• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

• 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

• Understands and carries out oral and written directions

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants

• New Mexico Level I certification in water

• Possess a valid driver’s 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.