Treatment Plant Operator I

Amtec Staffing; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision (85% of premium)

Paid vacation and sick

12 paid holidays

401(k) + profit sharing

Life/AD&D/LTD

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Amtec Staffing is seeking an Entry-level Treatment Plant Operator I for Joint Base Cape Cod, MA. The role involves operating and maintaining the treatment plant under the supervision of higher-level operators, with after-hours work and 24/7 emergency response availability.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and ability to obtain a water treatment license within 24 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Water/wastewater knowledge a plus.
• Basic math and chemistry for water treatment.
• Understanding safety practices for chemicals and confined spaces.
• Pass OSHA/USACE or state safety trainings annually.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect plant equipment per procedures.
• Monitor processes using gauges, analyzers, meters, and SCADA.
• Maintain logs and perform plant-related calculations.
• Handle treatment chemicals and chlorine cylinder maintenance.
• Install, repair and service pumps, valves, motors, and meters.
• Collect samples and perform routine water quality tests.
• Assist with heavy equipment and material handling.
• Provide 24-hour operation support and after-hours response.

Skills

SCADA operation

Instrumentation testing

Safety procedures

Math basics

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCBA equipment

PPE usage

SCADA systems

Job description

Treatment Plant Operator I – Joint Base Cape Cod, MA

U.S. citizenship required (federal contract); background check required. Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and military spouses encouraged to apply. Summary: Entry-level position performing skilled and semi-skilled work operating and maintaining the treatment plant under the supervision of higher-level operators.

Essential duties:

• Plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot and test processes using gauges, analyzers, meters, SCADA and other instrumentation.
• Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and other plant equipment.
• Maintain operations logs and reports; perform plant-related calculations.
• Mix and add treatment chemicals; install/replace chlorine cylinders; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Install, maintain, repair and service pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders and analyzers.
• Collect samples and perform routine water quality lab tests; collect regulatory samples.
• General facility and grounds maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, forklift, dump truck, etc.); assist unloading chemicals.
• 24-hour operation: after-hours work and 24/7 emergency response availability.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.
• Water and/or wastewater treatment license, or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Basic math and chemistry applied to water treatment.
• Knowledge of safety practices (chemicals, confined space entry, excavation, electrical safety).
• General knowledge of water system and plant operations.
• Able to use SCBA/respiratory equipment; English fluency.
• Pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers and/or state safety training with annual refreshers.

Preferred:

• 1 year as Distribution or Collections Operator, or 2 years water utility experience; basic plumbing skills.

Physical:

confined spaces, noise/chemical exposure with PPE, extreme weather, lift/carry 50 lb, elevated water storage tanks, all hours.

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/vision (85% of premium paid)
• Paid vacation and sick
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) + profit sharing
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• HSA/FSA