Operator-in-Training – Water Treatment

Operator-in-Training (Water Treatment) – Bear Creek, GA | Jacobs

This is a full-time role at Jacobs, located in Bear Creek, GA. Jacobs is committed to challenging what is currently accepted to reinvent tomorrow, solving the world’s most critical problems across thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. Through this work, Jacobs transforms abstract ideas into realities that contribute to the world’s betterment. This Operator-in-Training role is crucial as it supports the delivery of operations and maintenance services, making it simpler and more seamless for municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, thereby empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

• Role:
  Full Time
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person, Bear Creek, GA
• Pay: $36,100–$47,000 hourly
• Mission:
  This person ensures uninterrupted water treatment services for municipal clients through facility operations and maintenance.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office Suite, maintenance management system

• Operate Facilities:
  Operate water treatment facilities to effectively control the flow and processing of water, ensuring adherence to all State and Federal rules for drinking water quality.
• Conduct Maintenance:
  Perform a variety of essential maintenance tasks on equipment within the water treatment plant, contributing to the overall efficiency and longevity of the facility.
• Monitor
  
  Conditions:
  
  Continuously observe variations in operating conditions, meticulously interpreting meter and gauge readings to make informed operational adjustments.
• Perform Quality Control:
  Collect necessary samples and execute thorough quality control testing to verify water purity and compliance standards.
• Document and Ensure Safety:
  Maintain accurate shift logs and perform other required duties, while actively taking action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of yourself and your team.

• Background:
  Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and possess the ability to accurately enter data into a maintenance management system. No specific years of experience required.
• Skills:
  
  Hold a valid driver’s license with no major infractions, enabling independent travel for operational needs.
• Bonus:
  Ideally, you will have a current first-level water/wastewater treatment certification or be actively working towards obtaining one. Additionally, basic familiarity with the fundamental principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations, including an understanding of valves, pumps, motors, and safe work practices, is highly desirable.