Operator, Water & Wastewater Treatment

The Operator, Water and Wastewater Treatment is an entry-level role responsible for performing operational and maintenance support work at water and wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports daily plant operations, monitoring, and maintenance activities, while learning water and wastewater treatment processes and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and understand basic principles and safety practices of water and wastewater treatment
• Ability to learn and understand basic scientific principles related to water and wastewater treatment and purification processes
• Awareness of how treatment processes function and the importance of following established operating procedures
• Ability to learn and understand operation of pumps, valves, motors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment related to treatment plant operations
• Knowledge of required safety procedures, including PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, electrical safety, and chemical handling
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, water quality staff, and external contractors

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development