Wastewater Operator-in-Training - Clovis, CA

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Wastewater Operator-in-Training to join our team in Clovis, CA.  In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations, wastewater/water treatment plant equipment, pump stations and performs related work as required. You'll be responsible for ensuring that compliance and production targets are met under the direct guidance of the Shift Leads and the Operations Supervisor, and with general guidance from the Chief Plant Operator.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Operates and monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; revises equipment settings as appropriate; notifies supervisor of unusual situations and makes inspections or corrects system problems as necessary

-Monitors plant operations equipment and processes to ensure compliance with environmental and public health standards, including monitoring and making adjustments as needed to optimize efficiency, making chemical dosage changes, changing pumping rates, and monitoring all equipment daily

-Reads, records, and calculates readings of meters and gauges; interprets information into operational characteristics; makes process adjustments according to information gathered, samples collected, readings, and records

-Makes visual inspections of plant operations and ensure that operational problems have been located and corrected

-Inspects, cleans, and maintains pumps, motors, valves, filters, meters, and related equipment

-Performs required preventive maintenance and repairs

-Collects a variety of samples for laboratory tests and performs basic laboratory tests and analyses

-Operates valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater through the system

-Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed

-Performs a variety of general and ground maintenance activities around plant facilities

-Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday

-Responds to complaints and answers questions from public or escalates to supervisor, as necessary

-Accepts deliveries and handles other known hazardous chemicals

-Responds to operations, maintenance, and repair emergency situations as required; ensures power to plant facilities during emergency power conditions

-Maintains records and logs of daily activities; prepares reports as necessary

-Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as require

-Monitors cogeneration facility

-Performs other job-related duties as assigned

- Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Water/Wastewater Operator

- Certificate:
Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board

- License:
Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent

-Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline

- A copy of the required certificate(s) issued from the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board must be submitted with your application or your application will NOT be accepted

- Mechanical experience desired.

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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