Operator

Operator

Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States

About the Job

Qualifications:

• Experience with sound safety principles and practices
• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Class B CDL
• Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Massachusetts wastewater operator license or ability to obtain license within 2 years of hire. A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED is required.
• Massachusetts hoisting license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility
• Experience operating a Vactor truck
• Experience operating a Front End Loader
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems

Responsibilities:

At this company, we challenge what is currently accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to thempeople.

As an Operator, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their servicesuninterrupted. Based in Southbridge, MA, you'll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance, establishing and maintaining effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise. You'll diagnose operating problems, make process control adjustments, and direct and perform necessary corrective action. You'll also prepare reports, collect samples, perform laboratory testing, determine proper chemical flow rates, maintain shift logs, and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of you and your team.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at this company. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety-sensitive labor or services.

Operators are required to work some holidays and participate in the on-call and weekend schedule rotation.