Treatment Technician

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, operates and maintains water treatment plant facilities and equipment. Monitors well site production and chemical distribution. This position is located in Gig Harbor, WA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Operate and maintain chlorine pumps.

- Handle hazardous materials.

- Monitor and record chlorine residuals throughout the distribution systems.

- Monitor and record overall operation and security of well sites.

- Operate and maintain filtration systems.

- Operate motor vehicles (must produce 5 year driving abstract).

- Support the relationship between Washington Water Service and the general public.

- Perform duties after hours / on call when scheduled.

- Perform basic computer / smart phone functions.

- Operate fork lift.

- Performs work on site at assigned location

- Perform other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Valid WA state driver’s license.

- Obtain Water Treatment Plant Operator in Training certification within 1 year of hire date.

- Obtain Cross Connection Control Certification within 1year of hire date.

- Obtain Water Distribution Specialist Within 1 year of hire date.

- Obtain flagger certification within 1 year of hire date.

- Obtain first aid certification within 1 year of hire date.

- Obtain fork lift certification within 1 year of hire date.

Salary Range: $24.13 - $44.76 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.