Facility Operator

Job Title

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

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 collections 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.

A high school diploma or GED.

No previous experience required.

A valid U.S. Driver's License.

Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred

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 that are required for the 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

Understand and maintain plan processes through computer-controlled equipment

A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

FO Trainee – Will be required to get either a C Well or Grade I waste water 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 plus 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.

Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or 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 on weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7day 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.