Water Treatment Facility Operator

Position Overview

The Facility Operator reports to the Field Supervisor and supports the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.

• 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 and 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.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Minimum license requirement of C Water or C Wastewater for FO I; must meet dual licensing requirements and have either a C Water and C Wastewater for FO II; must meet dual licensing requirements of at least a B or above Water and B or above Wastewater for FO III.
• Reverse osmosis (RO) and M  experience preferred.

• 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 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.

• 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 be available to be on‑call nights and on weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7 day operation.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 .

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship.
• Family members cannot work in the same department.