We are looking for a licensed Wastewater Operator to join our team responsible for the operation of municipal wastewater treatment plants. This role involves hands-on operation and maintenance of equipment at large-scale water/wastewater facilities.
Responsibilities
- Operate a wide range of equipment and machinery, including valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, and vehicles.
- Conduct routine testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of production wells and water/wastewater systems.
- Perform and document treatment processes and equipment maintenance; track daily flow and chemical usage.
- Respond to callouts and after-hours emergencies involving treatment equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
- Ensure the facility remains secure and clean; perform grounds maintenance as needed.
- Train employees on plant operations, repair and installation procedures, SOPs, and safety practices.
- Deliver customer service as needed and communicate with clients regarding routine technical operations.
- Coordinate maintenance activities within the treatment facility.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Willing to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and during 24-hour emergency call-outs.
Education & Experience
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in water/wastewater operations.
Licenses & Certifications
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred).
• Class III or IV Active Wastewater Operator license in Alabama
Technical Skills
• Ability to follow operating manuals and instructions.
• Advanced knowledge of water/wastewater systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet tools.
Communication
• Clear and professional communication.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Collaborates effectively and accepts feedback.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Collaborates effectively and accepts feedback.
Problem Solving & Quality
• High attention to detail.
• Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues.
• Suggests process improvements and quality enhancements.
• Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues.
• Suggests process improvements and quality enhancements.
Managing for Results
• Works independently and completes tasks with minimal supervision.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling and workflows.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling and workflows.
Leadership & Initiative
• Positive, accountable, and aligned with company values.
• Willing to lead and mentor others.
• Seeks development opportunities and assumes responsibility in the supervisor’s absence.
• Willing to lead and mentor others.
• Seeks development opportunities and assumes responsibility in the supervisor’s absence.
Physical Demands
• Ability to frequently lift 50–60 pounds.
• Regular movement, including walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing confined spaces.
• Regular movement, including walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing confined spaces.
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