Facility Operator Trainee

aquaamerica; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua America is seeking a Facility Operator Trainee to support water production, wastewater treatment, and distribution systems. This entry-level role will learn operations under supervision and progress through licensing milestones as described.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, quality analysis, and procedural documentation. Must be prepared for 24/7 on-call rotations and meet state licensing timelines for progression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment at water production facilities and booster stations.
• Operates distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.
• Maintains equipment at wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
• Operates sewer collection systems including mains and pump stations.
• Performs routine water quality analysis and adjusts treatment to meet standards.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facility Operator Trainee

This role is under the direction of the Field Supervisor and will perform a variety of activities to support the operation of water production facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution system, and the wastewater collection system.

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 collection 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

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EEO STATEMENT

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affi… Equity in employment is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.