Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

US Water Services Corporation; Mercedes (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking a dedicated individual to operate wastewater treatment facilities and related equipment.

The role involves running tests, recording water quality data, and maintaining pumps and filtration systems to ensure safe environmental discharge. Responsibilities include monitoring processes, adjusting chemical dosages, reading meters, and using computerized systems to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• C Wastewater Operator's License is required.
• High school diploma or GED or higher.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment plants and machinery to convert wastewater to safe discharge form.
• Control equipment and monitor processes to remove harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms.
• Run tests to ensure processes function correctly.
• Keep records of water quality and process indicators.
• Operate and maintain pumps and motors in filtration systems.
• Monitor plant indicators and adjust as necessary.
• Read meters and gauges to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Take samples and test water quality.
• Adjust chemical dosages (e.g., chlorine, fluorine) as needed.
• Use computerized systems to monitor plant processes.
• Fix chemical leaks and oxygen deficiencies.
• Maintain records documenting compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

C Wastewater Operator's License

Job description

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

SUMMARY

• Candidate will be responsible for operating wastewater treatment plants. They will operate machinery that converts wastewater in drains and sewers into a form that's safe to release into the environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control equipment and monitor processes that remove or destroy harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms from wastewater.
• Run tests to make sure that the processes are working correctly.
• Keep records of water quality and other indicators.
• Operate and maintain the pumps and motors that move water and wastewater through filtration systems.
• Monitor the indicators at their plants and make adjustments as necessary.
• Read meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment is working properly.
• Take samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being produced.
• Adjust the amount of chemicals, such as chlorine and fluorine, being added to the water.
• Use computerized systems to monitor plant processes.
• Fix chemical leaks and oxygen deficiencies.
• Keep records that document compliance.

NOTE: This Job Description is not inclusive of all job duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must possess a C Wastewater Operator's License to be considered for this position.
• Candidate must have a high school/GED education or higher.
• Must have 1+ years of experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.