Operating Engineer

Hattiesburgms; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburgms in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking an entry level Operating Engineer for the Water & Sewer division. You will learn to operate and maintain two water treatment plants, perform routine testing, and document results.

Responsibilities include answering the public by phone, dispatching on-call personnel, keeping an official log, and assisting with grounds maintenance of tanks, wells, and remote sites. A training period is provided with certification within five years.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Mississippi driver's license.
• Willing to obtain Waterworks Operator Certification within five years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain two main water treatment plants; perform routine testing and document results.
• Answer telephone and interact with the public; dispatch on-call personnel; maintain an official log.
• Grounds maintenance of water plants including elevated tanks, wells and other remote sites; maintain equipment.

Skills

Public interaction

Documentation

Decision making

Plant operation basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Operating Engineer
Department: Water & Sewer
Division: Water Plant

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr.

Nature of Work:
This is an entry level position. The primary duties of an operator are to perform tasks associated with operating and maintaining the two main water treatment plants. This requires routine testing to be performed, as well as the documentation of results. In addition, the job requires answering the telephone/interacting with the public, dispatching on-call personnel and decision-making in conjunction with operating the plant as well as maintaining an official log.

A training period is required to learn the operation of the plants. After the initial training period, the employee will be responsible for grounds maintenance of the water plants, including elevated tanks, wells and other remote sites. The employee will also be assigned routine maintenance tasks as required, in addition to the maintenance of equipment such as mowers, trimmers, etc.

The employee must be available to work all shifts as required, including weekends and holidays and in all types of weather conditions.

The employee will also be expected to obtain Waterworks Operator Certification within five (5) years of the date of hire. This requires a minimum of three years (3) of experience as an operator and the passing of a written exam.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A valid Mississippi driver license is required and is to be maintained at all times.