Water Operator

Whosonthemove; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in South Carolina is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to manage the operation and maintenance of a surface water treatment plant and groundwater systems. Responsibilities include operating water treatment processes, performing routine maintenance, and handling various chemical operations while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and necessary licenses. This role offers the opportunity to work with minimal supervision while ensuring water service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years related work experience for 'B' Water Treatment license.
• Valid SC Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the surface water treatment plant with minimal supervision.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Investigate customer water service quality issues.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Chemical operations

Equipment maintenance

Meter and gauge readings

Basic electrical functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SC 'Class B' Water Treatment license

SC 'Class C' Water Distribution license

Job description

General Purpose: Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the surface water treatment plant, and groundwater systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of groundwater well systems including hydrant flow operations
• Operates the surface water treatment plant including plant start up, shut down, filter operations and instituting alternative water supply procedures with minimal supervision
• Performs basic water treatment plant and equipment maintenance and checks
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
• Investigates customer water service quality issues
• Installs chlorine and ammonia cylinders and/or containers
• Assists in performing chemical operations for the water treatment plant
• Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analysis and completes required paperwork
• Operates, calibrates, transports, and performs basic equipment maintenance
• Performs operational checks on wells and treatment plants and records information on operating records and logs
• Able to perform chemical adjustments in water treatment independently
• Performs basic electrical functions including resetting and / or restarting equipment and changing fuses
• Processes computer work orders
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards

Desired Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years related work experience, or a combination of education and experience as required for South Carolina “B” Water Treatment license
• Valid SC Driver’s License required.
• SC “Class B” Water Treatment license required
• SC “Class C” Water Distribution license required within one year of hire