Wastewater Treatment Operator

Description

Wastewater Treatment Operator Needed ASAP

Location: Northern Oklahoma City, OK (Chisholm Creek)
Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Night Shift; weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and on-call coverage may be required

Build a career maintaining the infrastructure that communities depend on every day.

Inframark is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our team in the Northern Oklahoma City, OK area and work on our night shift. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced water or wastewater professional to operate, monitor, and maintain treatment systems that provide safe, reliable service to the communities we serve. Licensed wastewater operators looking for a night shift schedule are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Inframark?

• $18.00-$22.00/hour starting pay , based on experience and qualifications
• Potential for a higher starting rate based on significant industry experience
• Night shift work schedule
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Paid training and certification support
• Opportunities to advance your water/wastewater career
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Safety-first culture
• Opportunity to work on essential water and wastewater infrastructure

What You'll Do

As a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, you will monitor and operate treatment processes and equipment to help ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment and processes
• Monitor pumps, valves, motors, chemical feed systems, disinfection equipment, and other treatment equipment
• Monitor facility operations through SCADA and control systems
• Inspect equipment and identify abnormal operating conditions, equipment issues, or potential maintenance needs
• Collect water and wastewater samples and perform routine testing and laboratory analyses
• Record flow rates, chemical usage, process conditions, equipment performance, and other operational data
• Make operational adjustments as needed to maintain proper treatment processes
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, tanks, and related equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and operational problems
• Respond to equipment failures, alarms, emergencies, and other operational issues
• Maintain accurate shift logs, inspection records, maintenance records, and regulatory documentation
• Maintain clean and orderly treatment areas
• Follow company safety procedures, environmental regulations, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, maintenance personnel, and other departments
• Participate in rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage as required

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work night shift, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and participate in an on-call schedule as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to follow safety procedures and accurately document facility operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma water or wastewater operator certification
• Previous experience working in water treatment, wastewater treatment, water utilities, wastewater operations, or a related field
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Experience with pumps, valves, motors, chemical feed systems, disinfection systems, or other treatment equipment
• Experience performing water or wastewater sampling and laboratory testing
• Mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation experience
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and water/wastewater treatment processes
• Technical degree or coursework in water/wastewater, environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field

Build a Career That Makes a Difference

At Inframark, we operate and maintain the infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Our employees play an important role in keeping water and wastewater systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

If you are an experienced water or wastewater operator looking for competitive pay, professional development, and a long-term career with an essential infrastructure company, we encourage you to apply.

Join Inframark and help keep essential infrastructure running.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us if you need assistance or an accommodation.