Water/Wastewater Operator in Training
Water/Wastewater Operator in Training
Inframark
Choctaw, MS
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Job Description
Inframark is hiring a Water/Wastewater Operator in Training to join our Choctaw team. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple, small water and wastewater treatment facilities organized along a route. We are looking for candidates with relevant work experience but will consider candidates such as college graduates with a degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental science as well as candidates with relevant maintenance experience.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and career growth and development opportunities. Join our team today and help us shape the environmental infrastructure for municipal, private, and federal clients.
Duties And Responsibilities
Requires high school diploma or GED. Prefer the equivalent of one year of college or specialized vocational training in chemistry, wastewater treatment, or a closely related field. Wastewater treatment operations experience and minimum certification preferred. If not certified must obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.
Knowledge Of
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force regularly. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
Requirements
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Inframark is hiring a Water/Wastewater Operator in Training to join our Choctaw team. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple, small water and wastewater treatment facilities organized along a route. We are looking for candidates with relevant work experience but will consider candidates such as college graduates with a degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental science as well as candidates with relevant maintenance experience.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and career growth and development opportunities. Join our team today and help us shape the environmental infrastructure for municipal, private, and federal clients.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Collect samples and perform tests such as MLSS, pH, or DO; analyze results; and make process control changes based on results.
- Calibrate bench top and field meters to include; pH, dissolved oxygen, ORP, ammonia, and gas detectors, and take meter readings periodically.
- Document readings, test results, and equipment adjustments and enter data into a computer database for record maintenance and to produce periodic and special reports for designated regulatory agencies.
- Monitor and observe treatment process for offensive matter; inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Clean clarifiers and other basins
- Ensure plant operates as efficiently as possible while maintaining effluent discharge within permit limits set by regulatory agency.
- Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies
- Work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, and the public and comply with company policies.
Requires high school diploma or GED. Prefer the equivalent of one year of college or specialized vocational training in chemistry, wastewater treatment, or a closely related field. Wastewater treatment operations experience and minimum certification preferred. If not certified must obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.
Knowledge Of
- Techniques, principles and practices of professional wastewater treatment plant operations
- Techniques, principles and practices of laboratory analysis
- Safety practices, procedures and equipment used
- Handling or using machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items such as pumps, mixers, blowers, or laboratory equipment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Prepare routine records and logs
- Perform mathematical computations
- Visually discern color variations
- Work emergency duty during non-scheduled work hours
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force regularly. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
Requirements
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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