Wastewater Operator

Primary Responsibilities

- Operates wastewater system in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

- Troubleshoot technical and operational systems.

- Performs maintenance of wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.

- Follows company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions.

- Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules. Creates Regulatory reports.

- Maintains daily logs and records plant operating data.

- Working with other operators, supervisors, and maintenance to correct discovered problems.

- Maintains a clean and orderly workspace.

- Performs miscellaneous work as assigned.

- Working conditions include exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles including hazardous chemicals.

- Job description, Essential Duties and Responsibilities are subject to change at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Job Requirements

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.

- Minimally, must have Grade 1 California Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate (RWQCB) or a Grade 1 CWEA Certificate in Collection System Maintenance, Environmental Compliance Inspection, Plant Maintenance or Industrial Waste Treatment or a California Department of Health Services Certification in Distribution (D1) or Treatment (T1

Physical Requirements

- Push pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.

- Regularly climb stairs and ladders.

- Must be dependable and able to work independently.

- Familiar with basic hand tools and power tools.

- Required to use all personal protective equipment (company provided) in compliance with OSHA regulations.

This is a union position. New hires are required to pay a union initiation fee to the local union. Upon passing probation, new hires will join the union and will be required to pay monthly union dues.