Maintenance Operator-1

aquaamerica; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua is seeking a Maintenance Operator to operate and maintain water treatment facilities and related systems at our Iowa location. You will perform inspections, collect data, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting reliable water service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, technical training in mechanical/instrumentation, CDL Class C with Hazmat, and the ability to lift 75 pounds. Overtime and emergency call-out readiness are required per job demands.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, with technical school advanced study in mechanical and/or instrumentation control preferred.
• Have the technical, academic and physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Be able to read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations for rates, dosages, and process controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing with ability to prepare technical reports.
• Be reliable and demonstrate proven performance in prior roles or schooling.
• Conscientious in safeguarding the public water supply.
• Computer literate and able to operate plant processes via computer systems.
• Waterworks license requirements: tests passed; license contingent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment facilities and related equipment.
• Perform inspections, tests, and data recording for regulatory compliance.
• Record measurements and prepare reports for regulatory entities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Be available for overtime and emergency call-out duties.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds.

Skills

Reading instructions

Mathematics

Interpersonal comms

Computer literacy

Reliability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training (mechanical/ instrumentation)

Tools

CDL Class C w Hazmat

Waterworks license

Hazmat endorsement

Read schematics/blueprints

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Operate and maintain the facilities and equipment related to the water treatment, well facilities, pumping storage facilities, and reservoirs.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in the water facilities. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. This job requires a Commercial Driver’s License, Class C with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement and the candidate awarded the job must obtain a CDL within the require time period.
• Perform and record inspections, tests, and data on the systems, and facilities, operations.
• Record measurements, verify drawings, and record data for proper record keeping and reporting on the Company’s facilities.
• Prepare reports required by the Company, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or other jurisdictional entities.
• Collect, analyze, and record water samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring for proper operation of the systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, emergency repairs and trouble shoot operational problems on all equipment and facilities.
• Responsible for the care of the structures and grounds in and around the Company facilities.
• Available for overtime work and available for emergency call-out duty to maintain water service continuously to the public.
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, with technical school advanced study in mechanical and/or instrumentation control preferred.
• Have the technical, academic and physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Be able 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 water treatment plant and water systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing with ability to accurately prepare technical reports.
• Have demonstrated reliable performance in previous jobs and/or school.
• Conscientious in respect for the responsibility to safeguard the public water supply.
• Computer literate in computer database, spreadsheet and word processing capabilities and ability to operate plant processes through computer controlled equipment.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, schematics, and manuals of water facilities and equipment.
• Waterworks license requirements are that employee passes tests, and that license will be contingent upon experience requirements.
• Must pass the following licenses and test:
  • Class A Water certification with subclasses 1,7,8,10,11 and 12 for plant operation, as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is required within forty-eight months of employment or promotion into the position.
  • Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement within one-hundred eighty (180) days of employment or promotion into the position. Employee must obtain the above mentioned CDL prerequisite leaner’s permit within sixty (60) days of employment or promotion into the position

RATE OF PAY : $31.99

**All Employees hired or entering the bargaining unit after May 24, 2013 will initially receive $3.00/hr less than the applicable wage classification for all positions held or worked. This reduced starting wage shall be increased by $1.00 per hour each year until the employee is paid the full wage rate.**

The classification of "Maintenance Operator" is subject to the Federal High