Treatment Plant Operator I (7MA.26)

American States Water Company; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans (employ

Vacation & sick time

12 company holidays

401(k) and profit sharing

Life, AD&D & LTD insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

American States Water Company’s subsidiary American States Utility Services is seeking an entry-level Treatment Plant Operator I to support Massachusetts facilities. You will perform routine rounds, monitor gauges, mix chemicals, and maintain logs to ensure compliant plant operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and safety training. Basic math/chemistry knowledge and English communication skills are essential; willingness to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must take and pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or State mandated Safety training.
• Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Licenses required or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Ability to understand basic math and chemistry and apply to water treatment.
• Strong communication skills in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience in safety practices for construction and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment plant rounds; monitor gauges and analyses.
• Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and equipment for proper operation.
• Maintain and update plant logs; perform calculations related to operations.
• Mix and handle treatment chemicals; ensure proper application per regulations.
• Install, service and repair plant equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Collect and document samples; assist in lab testing and results review.
• Perform general maintenance and grounds duties as required.
• Respond to emergencies; 24/7 on-call availability as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Water/Wastewater Treatment Licenses

Valid Driver's License

Reading, writing and speaking English fluently

Basic math and chemistry understanding

Safety training and OSHA compliance

Job description

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

Accountability

The Treatment Plant Operator I performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant. This is the entry-level position, performing routine tasks and duties, including updating operations logs and adding and mixing of treatment chemicals under the supervision of higher level operators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs assigned treatment plant rounds; inspects, monitors, troubleshoots, performance tests and documents plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, online analyzers, computer screens, meters, SCADA systems, and other instrumentation
• Operates and adjusts treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations
• Maintains, compiles and updates plant operations logs and reports; performs and records mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities
• Mixes and adds treatment chemicals; installs and replaces chlorine cylinder tanks; ensures adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines
• Installs, maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots, and services plant operations machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders, and online analyzers; changes lubrications
• Collects and documents liquid and solid samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; works closely with the laboratory on testing processes; monitors laboratory results; collects water samples as required by regulatory agencies
• Performs general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; performs various grounds maintenance duties as required
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, scrapers, forklifts, dump trucks, truck-mounted sludge/compost mixers, and tractor trailer combinations; assists in unloading chemicals as necessary
• Complies with all OSHA and ASUS safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling
• May require after hour work due to 24-hour operation
• Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.

May include working in all weather conditions, during all hours of the day. Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed
• Must take and pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or State Mandated Safety training, with annual refresher courses, as required by the associated regulations for this position. Such training will be provided by the Company and compliance is mandatory
• Must possess Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Licenses required for operation of the systems or have the ability to obtain such certification for systems working on within 24 months.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy loads, kneeling, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to understand basic math and chemistry and apply knowledge to water treatment process
• Must possess knowledge and comprehension of safety practices for general construction and handling of all materials used in water and wastewater system operations, to include liquid and gaseous chemicals, as well as hazardous solids, confined space entry, competent excavation, electrical safety, etc., while being under close supervision. Application of such practices is mandatory
• Ascertains general knowledge of water system operations, control settings, and plant operations
• Communication skills including demonstrated fluency with reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Use and operate self-contained breathing apparatus and/or respiratory equipment
• One (1) year as a Distribution Operator/Collections Operator or two (2) years of experience in the water utility industry preferred
• Knowledge of basic plumbing skills
• Recognize unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE

• Working in confined space
• Working in areas exposed to noise and chemicals. Work requires the use of appropriate PPE (e.g. hearing and chemical protection devices)
• Working in extreme weather conditions
• Lifting and carrying loads up to 50 lbs.
• Performing work up to limits of elevated water storage tanks
• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, grasping, fine dexterity, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision including color determination, hearing, foot & hand controls

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.