System Operator III - Water​/Wastewater Utility

Systems Operator

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is looking for a Systems Operator in the Lake/McHenry Counties & Glenview/Oak Brook area. Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing tasks related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment for our water & wastewater treatment facilities in the area; this person will also assist with customer service as well.

Essential duties include:

• Operate / maintain the facilities & equipment related to the wastewater activated sludge treatment, lagoons, lift stations, and collection systems.
• Operate / maintain the facilities & equipment related to the wastewater and water treatment plants, well facilities, pumping, and storage facilities (as needed).
• Operate / maintain the vehicles & equipment used in the water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform / record inspections & tests on the systems and facilities operations; this involves reviewing the associated data.
• Collect, analyze, and record water & wastewater samples for regulatory compliance as well as process control monitoring for proper operation of the systems.
• Prepare reports required by the Company, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency [IEPA], the Illinois Commerce Commission, or other jurisdictional entities.
• Respond to customer service, water distribution, and/or collection system work orders.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Possess a High School Diploma (or Equivalent).
• Professional experience working with industrial mechanical systems and/or pumps is preferred.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver's Operator's License; CDL is a plus!
• Class II Wastewater License.
• Class B Water License.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; this person will need to be able to communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to readily read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions (both written & verbal).
• Possess the mathematical ability to perform calculations which determine various ratios, dosages, and volumetric calculations that are required for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Systems.
• Computer literate with computer database tools as well as the ability to operate plant processes through computer-controlled equipment.

Working conditions / physical demands include:

• 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
• Must be able to lift and move equipment in excess of 50lbs and the ability to work in confined spaces; a lift test will be required as part of employment for this position.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
• Company vehicle is provided for business purposes only.
• This position participates in a weekly on-call rotating schedule to adequately staff a 24 hour/7-day operation.
• Must be able to pass fit testing.

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.