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.