Waste Water Operator In Training : 202381

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an on-site Wastewater Treatment Operator to manage flow, operate pumps and generators, monitor panels, collect samples, and conduct routine lab tests.

This full-time role is based onsite with a 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM schedule (Monday–Friday), with on-call shifts and weekend/holiday work required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic computer operations knowledge required.
• NM Level 1 Water/Wastewater certification preferred or obtainable within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Learn equipment maintenance and plant servicing tasks.
• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Start/stop pumps, engines and generators; adjust flow and treatment.
• Monitor gauges, meters and control panels.
• Observe and report abnormalities to supervisor.
• Maintain shift logs and record readings.
• Collect samples and perform basic lab tests.
• Perform routine maintenance and custodial duties.
• Follow oral and written instructions and work well with others.

Skills

On-call shifts

Call-ins within 60 minutes

Weekend/holidays

General computer operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

New Mexico Level 1 certification in Water/Wastewater

Job description

Why This Opportunity Operate a wastewater treatment facility by controlling the flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent. You will start and stop pumps, engines, and generators, monitor gauges and control panels, collect samples, and perform routine laboratory tests. You will also maintain shift logs, report abnormalities to a supervisor, and learn equipment maintenance and plant servicing work.

PAY: $19.00/hr - $22.00/hr DOE LOCATION: Santa Fe, NM 87506 WORK TYPE: Onsite SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Learn equipment maintenance and plant servicing work.
• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and the processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Operate valves and gates manually or by remote control; start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observe and report abnormalities to a supervisor.
• Maintain shift logs and record meter and gauge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Perform routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with people contacted during the course of work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• General knowledge of computer operations.
• Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts.
• Ability to respond to call-ins within 60 minutes.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; and basic biological and chemical principles.
• New Mexico Level 1 certification in Water and/or Wastewater, or ability to obtain one within a 1-year period.
• Minimum of two years of experience operating water and/or wastewater treatment plants.
• Ability to enter data into computer spreadsheets and data management systems.

Work Environment

Work is performed onsite in a treatment plant and includes operating pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, gauges, meters, and control panels. The role includes routine maintenance, laboratory testing, and custodial duties.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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