Facility Operator Trainee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations.
• Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants, and service lines.
• Maintains equipment at the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
• Operates and maintains sewer collection systems including collection mains and pump stations.
• Troubleshoots and repairs service piping and other related equipment.
• Performs routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards.
• Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards; calculates various ratios and dosages.
• Completes customer service work orders, updates and maintains appropriate system documentation of activities and closes work orders in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Performs all tasks safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws, rules and guidelines.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

• Familiarity with computers/tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.
• Ability to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations required for operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters.
• Understanding and maintaining planned processes through computer‑controlled equipment.
• Team player able to work effectively in a team‑fostered multitasking environment.

• FO Trainee – Must obtain a C Well or Grade I wastewater license within 18 months of employment.
• FO I – Minimum license requirement of C Well or Grade I.
• FO II – Must meet dual licensing requirements and have either a B Well or a Grade II.
• FO III – Must meet dual licensing requirements of at least a B Well and Grade II and have an A Well or Grade III.

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Travel to work sites, including Essential Utilities and other constituents.
• Must obtain a CDL Class C with Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must be available to be on‑call nights and weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7 day operation.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1‑877‑271‑9012).