Wastewater Operator

Wastewater Operator I (Walla Walla, WA)Through the delivery of operations and maintenance services, we make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most — people. As an Operator, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring uninterrupted service delivery. Based in Walla Walla, you'll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, contributing to the program's success through efficient preventive maintenance, effective sampling procedures, and solutions to complex challenges.Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour DOEResponsibilities:Diagnose operating problems, make process control adjustments, and direct/perform necessary corrective actionEstablish and maintain effective sample procedures for plant operations and effluentPrepare reports, collect samples, and perform laboratory testingDetermine proper chemical flow ratesMaintain shift logs and perform other duties as requiredTake action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of yourself and your teamRequired:Active State of Washington Level I Wastewater Operator License, or ability to gain reciprocity within 6 months of hireExperience with sound safety principles and practicesExperience with computer operations, including spreadsheets, word processing, and entering information into a maintenance management systemValid driver's licenseMust pass Fitness for Duty testing to ensure physical and functional fitness for this safety-sensitive positionAbility to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, grasping, reaching, and repetitive hand movementsAbility to work in varied environments (indoor/outdoor, loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights/depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals), using appropriate safety equipmentPreferred:Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) to aid in biosolid applicationExperience operating water/wastewater treatment systems and proficiency with SCADA systems and softwareKnowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used in the operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipmentKnowledge of general maintenance work and safe work practicesKnowledge of biological and chemical sewage analysis, and the effects of industrial waste on water/wastewater treatment processesPrinciples of supervisionKnowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems; ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems