Wastewater Operator II - Wilmington, DE

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Water Operator II to ensure effective and safe operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities in Wilmington, DE. The role involves monitoring operations, quality control, and maintaining equipment, with a commitment to safety and team collaboration. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and possess operational experience, contributing to the seamless delivery of essential municipal services.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Basic familiarity with principles of water/wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and process water/wastewater.
• Monitors gauges and meters; observes variations in operating conditions.
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.

Skills

Operational Control

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

State of Delaware Level III Wastewater Operator License

High School Diploma

Job description

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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Water Operator II, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Wilmington, DE, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds intermediate level water/wastewater treatment certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/ wastewater, sludge, and effluent
* Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
* Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
* Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
* Trains junior Operations staff.
* Directs the work in the operation and minor maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant
* Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
* Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
* Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
* Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
* Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
* Understands and carries out oral and written directions
* Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
* Performs other duties as required

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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* State of Delaware Level III Wastewater Operator License or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
* Experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
* Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper safety attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment and piping, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In any assigned shift, up to 12-hours, must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 40 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold and climb into and out of vehicles having high ground clearance, carry a 40 pound tool box up a flight of stairs, use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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