Wastewater Operator

Weston & Sampson; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston&Sampson, Inc. is seeking an Operator to support operations and maintenance at their North Charleston, SC location. The role involves operating water distribution and treatment systems, monitoring conditions, and performing minor maintenance. Candidates must have extensive water treatment experience and specific South Carolina licenses.

Ideal applicants will bring strong communication skills and the ability to work in various climates. Weston&Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4 years of wastewater operation experience.
• A South Carolina Class D Water Treatment Operator license is required.
• A South Carolina Class C Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator license is required.
• A South Carolina System Operator License is required.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of a water distribution system.
• Monitoring and observing operating conditions.
• Troubleshooting of plant equipment.

Skills

Wastewater operation experience

Written and verbal communication

Familiarity with computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

South Carolina Class D Water Treatment Operator license

South Carolina Class C Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator license

South Carolina System Operator License

Job description

Weston & Sampson Services is currently looking for a Operator to support operations and maintenance out of our North Charleston, SC location.

What you’ll do:

• Operation and maintenance of a water distribution system, a water treatment plant and a biological wastewater treatment plant
• Reading meters and gauges
• Collecting field readings and samples of water and wastewater
• Monitoring and observing operating conditions and adjusting process controls as necessary
• Troubleshooting of plant equipment and performing minor maintenance as necessary
• Collecting samples and performing routine lab tests
• Maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements
• General housekeeping at facilities
• Maintaining accurate records of operations and maintenance activities
• Compiling monthly data for compliance reporting

What you will bring:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 4 years of wastewater operation experience
• A South Carolina Class D Water Treatment Operator license required
• A South Carolina Class C Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator license required
• A South Carolina System Operator License
• Familiarity with computers in a Windows based environment
• Must be able to work outdoors in all climates, climb ladders and lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.