Treatment Plant Operator I

Treatment Plant Operator I – Joint Base Cape Cod, MA U.S. citizenship required (federal contract); background check required. Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and military spouses encouraged to apply. Summary: Entry-level position performing skilled and semi-skilled work operating and maintaining the treatment plant under the supervision of higher-level operators. Essential duties: Plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot and test processes using gauges, analyzers, meters, SCADA and other instrumentation. Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and other plant equipment. Maintain operations logs and reports; perform plant-related calculations. Mix and add treatment chemicals; install/replace chlorine cylinders; ensure regulatory compliance. Install, maintain, repair and service pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders and analyzers. Collect samples and perform routine water quality lab tests; collect regulatory samples. General facility and grounds maintenance. Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, forklift, dump truck, etc.); assist unloading chemicals. 24-hour operation: after-hours work and 24/7 emergency response availability. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license. Water and/or wastewater treatment license, or ability to obtain within 24 months. Basic math and chemistry applied to water treatment. Knowledge of safety practices (chemicals, confined space entry, excavation, electrical safety). General knowledge of water system and plant operations. Able to use SCBA/respiratory equipment; English fluency. Pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers and/or state safety training with annual refreshers. Preferred: 1 year as Distribution or Collections Operator, or 2 years water utility experience; basic plumbing skills. Physical: confined spaces, noise/chemical exposure with PPE, extreme weather, lift/carry 50 lb, elevated water storage tanks, all hours. Benefits: Medical/dental/vision (85% of premium paid) Paid vacation and sick 12 paid holidays 401(k) + profit sharing Life/AD&D/LTD

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