Facility Operator

Facility Operator

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

This role is under the direction of the Field Supervisor and will perform a variety of activities to support the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution system, and the wastewater collection system.

Essential duties include:

• Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations.
• Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.
• Maintains equipment at the 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 appropriate system documentation of activities and closes work orders in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Performs all tasks safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws, rules and guidelines.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• A valid U.S. Driver's License.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred
• Ability to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations that are required for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing
• Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters
• Understand and maintain plan processes through computer-controlled equipment
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

Career progression schedule:

• FO Trainee - Required to successfully pass either a Water or Wastewater general examination and at least one of the required subclasses within 24 months of employment.
• FO I Minimum certification requirement of Class C Water or Wastewater.
• FO II Minimum certification requirement of Class C Water and Class C Wastewater.
• FO III- Minimum certification requirement of Class C Water and Class C Wastewater, with all required subclasses.

Working conditions/physical demands:

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and /or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents. Company vehicle is provided.
• Commuter Vehicle will be provided for work purposes only.
• The on-call schedule requires the candidate to be available nights and weekends to adequately staff a 24 hour/7-day operation

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.