Plant Operator

Water Otter Job Board; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

The Plant Operator role at the Village of Los Lunas Public Works - Wastewater Division supports daily plant operations and equipment maintenance for wastewater treatment. You will work under experienced operators to ensure proper functioning and safety adherence.

This full-time position emphasizes learning, teamwork, and reliable duty coverage in an outdoor treatment environment, with training provided and on-call status as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of wastewater operations experience.
• NM Commercial Driver’s License Class A with Tanker endorsement.
• NM Environment Department Utility Operators Certification Wastewater Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Gain knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Support more experienced operators in equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Learn and apply safety protocols and plant procedures.
• Collaborate with the plant team to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Complete routine tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Basic understanding

Safety commitment

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year wastewater ops experience

NM CDL Class A with Tanker

NM Wastewater Level 1 Certification

Job description

Description

Position Summary: The Plant Operator, part of the Public Works - Wastewater Division, is responsible for providing support in plant operations and equipment maintenance required for wastewater treatment. This role involves working under the guidance of more experienced operators to ensure the proper functioning of the wastewater treatment plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Gain knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Support more experienced operators in equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Learn and apply safety protocols and plant procedures.
• Collaborate with the plant team to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Complete routine tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 1+ year of experience in wastewater operations.
• NM Commercial Driver’s License Class A with Tanker endorsement
• NM Environment Department Utility Operators Certification Wastewater Level 1.

Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to learn and gain expertise in wastewater treatment.
• Basic understanding of plant operations and equipment.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions:

• This role involves outdoor work and exposure to wastewater treatment environments.
• Training will be provided to support skill development.
• This position is subject to on call status

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

Working with the Village of Los Lunas has its benefits.

Full-time employees have access to a variety of benefits that promote health and financial security for themselves and their families. As a public servant, the Village works to provide you with the opportunity to do your best, through meaningful work, without surrendering your personal life.

Work-Life Balance

• 13 paid holidays and one personal leave day, per year.
• 96 Hours Annual leave with increasing accruals with years of service.
• 96 Hours Sick leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for qualifying employees.
• Job-protected, unpaid leave, as granted by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Health Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage.
• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary plans.
• Gym Reimbursement.

Educational Benefits & Career Development

• Tuition reimbursement for directly related job degree plans/certifications.
• Supervisor/Leadership development programs.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.

Pension Plan: Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) of New Mexico (NM)

• Defined benefit plan.
• SmartSave Deferred Compensation Plan