Water Operator II - Jackson, MS

Water Operator II - Jackson, MS at Jacobs

$48,300.00/yr - $64,400.00/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo to shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, we 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.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services & IT Consulting

As a Licensed Water Operator II, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Jackson, MS, you’ll report to the Water Plant Operations supervisor and supervise Water Plant Operators I, Operators, and Operators‑in‑Training. You’ll participate in the operation of water treatment plants and wells, train new employees, evaluate and aid in employee performance, and train staff in appropriate treatment and sampling methods.

You’ll perform inspections of water treatment plants and well systems, monitor and document plant operations using equipment gauges, dials, graphs, and other instrumentation. You’ll operate and adjust plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate operations. You’ll monitor treatment plant facilities and water wells, recommend changes in raw water and finished water flows, and adjust chemical feeder dosages as necessary.

You’ll monitor chemicals, mix and adjust residuals including chlorine, chloramine, pH, and other elements, maintain plant operations logs and reports, document amount of chemicals used, and report material or equipment needs to the supervisor. You’ll collect liquid samples and perform routine water quality laboratory tests, ensuring safe work practices among plant operations personnel.

Other duties and responsibilities include reporting repair and service needs of plant machinery and equipment (pumps, valves, motors, engines, meters, drive equipment), recording failures and problems, supervising general plant facility maintenance and cleaning, responding to customer inquiries and complaints regarding water quality, explaining plant operations, policies, and procedures, and staying familiar with changing Federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding water treatment and quality.

Safety is a core value s position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (starting at 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount in addition to legally mandated benefits.

• 3+ years of experience performing water purification and treatment duties
• Valid Class A Water Works Certificate
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.