Facility Operator Trainee

Aqua, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua, Inc. is seeking a Facility Operator Trainee in Avon, Indiana. In this role, you will maintain and operate essential water production and wastewater treatment facilities. You will handle equipment, perform water quality analysis, and ensure compliance with regulations.

No previous experience is needed, only a high school diploma or GED and a valid U.S. Driver's License. This position offers career progression opportunities with licensing within 18 months.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• A valid U.S. Driver's License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment at water production and wastewater facilities.
• Operates and maintains distribution systems.
• Performs routine water quality analysis.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facility Operator Trainee

Essential Duties

• Maintains equipment at the assigned water production facilities and booster stations.
• Operates and maintains distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.
• Maintains equipment at the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
• Operates and maintains sewer collection systems including collections mains and pump stations.
• Troubleshoots and repairs service piping and other related equipment.
• Performs routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards.
• Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards. Calculates various ratios and dosages.
• Completes customer service work orders, updates and maintains appropriate system documentation of activities and closes work orders in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Performs all tasks safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws, rules and guidelines.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• A valid U.S. Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with computers / tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations that are required for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the need to prevent wastewater pollution of area waters.
• Understand and maintain plan processes through computer-controlled equipment.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

Career Progression Schedule

FO Trainee -

• Will be required to get either a Class I Wastewater or Water Treatment I license within 18 months of employment.

FO I -

• Minimum license requirement of Class I Wastewater or Water Treatment I.

FO II -

• Minimum license requirement of Class II Wastewater or Water Treatment II.

FO III -

• Minimum license requirement of Class III Wastewater or Water Treatment III.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and /or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
• Must obtain a CDL Class C with Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must be available to be on-call nights and on weekends on a rotation to adequately staff a 24-hour/7-day operation.

Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action Statement

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / affirming Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship.
• Family members cannot work in the same department.