Operator-In-Training

New Mexico Rural Water Association; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,225,946 - 3,170,287; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Clothing/boot allowance

Job summary

A Water Treatment Association is looking for an Operator in Training to perform maintenance tasks in a water treatment plant. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and water level I certification. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, operating pumps, and ensuring quality control of water. The position comes with benefits including medical, dental, and paid holidays. Interested candidates should contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Water level I certification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks in the water treatment plant.
• Monitor gauges and record readings.
• Operate valves and control treatment processes.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Water level I

Knowledge of equipment operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operator in Training

Location: Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Pay Rate: $21.27/hr

Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Water level I (Required)
• Minimum of one year water experience (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; basic biological and chemical principles

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be provided. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals.

The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment. Have vision sufficient to read blueprints; have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8‑hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Interview and Physical Work Location

919 Red Hill Pl NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of unskilled and routine maintenance tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant on an assigned shift; learn and gain skills in a variety of equipment maintenance, servicing, and operating tasks.
• Perform any combination of tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plants and pumping stations as directed.
• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, sludge, and effluent under direction of Operator, Operator I, Operator II, Lead Operator or Lead Operator II.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observe and report abnormalities to Lead Operator or Lead Operator II.
• Operate valves and gates either manually or by remote control; start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes under direction of Operator, Operator I, Operator II, Lead Operator or Lead Operator II.
• Maintain shift log and record meter and gauge readings.
• Takes samples and performs process control laboratory tests and analyses.
• Perform routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Must be fit and able to work overtime.
• Work safely and adhere to established safety procedures.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Post probationary period.

Union Position

Benefits (medical, dental, vision).

PTO accrual.

Paid Holidays.

Clothing/boot allowance.

Contact

Want to apply? Contact [e-mail] OR 470-504-1562