Facility Operator Trainee

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles to improve the environment and protect natural resources. We encourage you to join our team! About Essential Utilities: We deliver safe, clean, reliable services to communities and are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Maintains equipment at assigned water production facilities and booster stations
• Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines
• Maintains equipment at wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations
• Operates and maintains sewer collection systems including collections mains and pump stations
• Troubleshoots and repairs service piping and other related equipment
• Performs routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes and procedures
• Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards
• Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards
• Calculates various ratios and dosages
• Completes customer service work orders
• Updates and maintains system documentation of activities and closes work orders
• Performs all tasks safely and professionally
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to career growth opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with computers/tablets and basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters
• Team player able to work effectively in a team environment