Water​/Wastewater Operator​/Operator-in-Training - Lower Sioux​/Redwood Falls, MN

• Location:
  
  PO Box 164, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283, United States
• Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt

People Service is looking for a certified operator to join our Lower Sioux/Redwood Falls, MN location! Not certified, but not afraid of hard work, shows initiative, and have great communication skills? You can begin your career with us at People Service and we will help with your certifications!

This is an activated sludge treatment facility consisting of mechanical fine screen, grit removal, aeration basin, final clarifiers, pressure filter, chlorine contact basin, bio-solids storage and chemical feeds. The collection system consists of five lift stations and two force mains. The water treatment has two water production wells, a gravity water filtration system with chemical feed. Distribution is also part of this project.

• Responsible for safe, efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment facilities; as well as, distribution/collection systems and pumping facilities.
• Monitor, observe variations and interpret the performance of all equipment, gauges, meters, control panels and charts to determine processing requirements.
• Perform safe, preventative maintenance and repair on machinery and equipment. Update and maintain records of completed maintenance.
• Extract samples and perform routine and non-routine laboratory tests and analysis. Assemble instruments and equipment for analytical or research work. Safely prepare chemical and bacteriological media, stains, reagents and test solutions used in the laboratory. Clean, maintain and store instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and logging of all pertinent information required in wastewater treatment operations. Work includes preparation and submittal of necessary data and reports to other governmental agencies as required. Prepare and submit monthly operations and performance reports to region office and client as directed.
• Represent the company to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude; displays a commitment to People Service. Respond to customer/client complaints and resolves such complaints in a fair and expeditious manner.
• Continually evaluate other market potential in geographic area and solicit business to expand the local project.
• Order, store and account for chemicals, utilities, contract services, and other materials and supplies in the most cost-effective manner, including coding of invoices.
• Ensure the general maintenance of building(s), grounds and company equipment, including vehicles and tools is performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class A wastewater preferred.
• Class C water certification preferred.
• Type IV bio-solids preferred or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 4-6 years’ experience in water/wastewater preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills to repair related water/wastewater equipment, such as pumps, etc.
• Required to live within 10-30 minutes of Redwood Falls/Lower Sioux.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting skills with the ability to prioritize the workload.
• Required to work weekends and on-call based on a rotating schedule.

Pay DOE and certification level. Approx. $20-$35