Water-Wastewater Operator II

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Our operations are locally led and managed, with over 1,300 professionals delivering vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

The Texas Water Utilities team has an opportunity for a Water-Wastewater Operator II
. This role is under general supervision, performing routine tasks related to the operation of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. Maintains plant compliance with EPA standards and state water commissions. Performs general cleaning of grounds and buildings. Ensures plant safety and sanitary requirements.

This position will travel between service areas near Simpsonville, SC
. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required.

• Operates and maintains water and/or wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.
• Monitors and samples well and groundwater upon entry to the system. Adjusts treatment levels when variances are detected. Samples water prior to exiting system.
• Detects and reports atypical conditions, such as damaged or malfunctioning meters, leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring, and other safety hazards.
• Performs ongoing repairs to equipment or shuts down equipment for more extensive maintenance and repair; activates alternate equipment as needed. Requests services of outside maintenance vendor for major repairs and overhauls.
• Activates pumps, valves and other processing equipment to move water through treatment processes. Disposes of waste materials removed from water in line with company procedures and government controls.
• Assists Lead Operator with emergency procedures in the event of overflow or spill of chemicals or unpurified water. Follows safety protocol.
• Adds chemicals to water by predetermined formula and informs Lead Operator when minimum inventory levels are reached.
• Reads and interprets meters and gauges on central control panel or at individual machines. Adjusts controls as needed. Retrieves computer reports on treatment process.
• Prepares reports and maintains logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and other recordkeeping requirements; maintains company records and other reports as required by the state.
• Back-washes filters and basins; handles chlorine safely; ensures proper working order of chlorine-related equipment.
• Cleans and maintains treatment plant, pumping stations and wells; prepares and paints equipment, walls and floors.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to Company policies and standards.
• Maintains a safe working environment and reports safety concerns to Area Manager.
• Travel daily between worksites as required.
• Work on-call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
• Completes facility and vehicle inspections and related follow-up.
• Installs and reads water meters.
• Acts as liaison between customers and customer service; provides on-site customer communication.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality seamless utility service.
• Maintains facilities and grounds in a clean and orderly condition and complies with Company standards.

• 3 - 5 years mechanical experience, including at least 3 years specializing in chemical treatment of water and/or wastewater, and/or a minimum of 3 years in a water and/or wastewater utility field with experience operating and maintaining groundwater-supplied water systems and associated distribution systems.

• High school Diploma
• Currently holds second-level operator license per state regulation; may be in the process of obtaining a third-level license; must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to perform…