OIT; Operator In Training

Position: OIT (Operator In Training)
About the job OIT (Operator In Training)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
• Basic understanding of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to enter data into a maintenance management system
• A valid driver's license with no major infractions
• A current, or working towards obtaining a first-level water/wastewater treatment certification
• Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations, valves, pumps, and motors
• Safe work practices

Responsibilities:

As an Operator-in-Training, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Pampa, OK, you'll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, including maintenance of equipment and quality control testing. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities.

You'll operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent, observe variations in operating conditions, and interpret meter and gauge readings. You'll also collect samples, maintain shift logs, and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of you and your team.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance, and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoors or outdoors and have loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals.

The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.