Operator I

Job Description

Job Title: Operator I

Posting Start Date: 10/7/25

Job Description:

Hours/Shift

Must be available to work the follow schedule.

- Monday-Friday 7 AM - 3 PM. This shift is subject to change.

- Must be flexible and willing to work some overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Primary Role

General operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant, pump stations, and sewers.

Key Accountabilities

General facilities maintenance and preventative maintenance, including repairs to mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment; O&M of rotary press and associated processes, such as sludge pumping, lime stabilization, chemical conditioning, odor control scrubber, sludge handling equipment (front end loader, skid steer, dump truck, forklift, etc.); O&M of collector sewer system; O&M of GPS locating equipment; O&M of sewer televising equipment; O&M of flow metering equipment; O&M of grinder pumps; cleaning pump station wet wells and equalization storage tanks; assisting in any other sewer, pump station, and/or plant-related responsibilities that may develop during the course of the workday, including unscheduled and emergency work.

Knowledge/Skills

- Must have a mechanical aptitude.

- Familiarity with pumps, mechanical drives, hydraulic systems, and basic electrical systems desired.

- Must be able to read, interpret, and follow written manufacturer’s instructions and diagrams to perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance repairs, and troubleshooting.

- Must have basic understanding of sewage collection, plumbing systems, and construction standards.

- Must be able to read and understand sewer drawings.

- Must be capable of learning how to operate and maintain rotary press and associated equipment.

- Must be able to communicate and interact with the general public.

- Must be able to work independently and make field judgments.

Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.

Other

- Must be available for emergency call-out and overtime 24 hours per day.

- Required to possess and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of their residence.

- May be required to complete and maintain forms needed for a driver qualification file.

- May be required to obtain a DOT medical card.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates