Water Treatment Operator-in-Training II

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Water Treatment Operator-in-Training II in Rio Rancho, NM. The role supports daily operations and maintenance at a water treatment facility with hands-on duties on an assigned shift.

The position offers a starting pay of $21.70 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, Water Level I Certification, and at least one year of water treatment experience. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Water Level I Certification.
• Minimum of one year of water treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and operational tasks at a water treatment plant on an assigned shift.
• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, sludge, and effluent under supervision.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; observe and report abnormalities.
• Operate valves, gates, pumps, engines, and generators to adjust treatment flow under direction.
• Maintain shift logs and record meter/gauge readings.
• Take samples and perform process control lab tests and analyses.
• Perform routine maintenance and custodial duties.
• Be fit and able to work overtime as needed.
• Follow written and oral instructions and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Lab testing & analysis

Safety procedures

Shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Water Level I Certification

Job description

We're hiring a Water Treatment Operator-in-Training II to support daily operations and maintenance at a water treatment facility.

Pay:$21.70 per hour

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Water Level I Certification
• Minimum of one year of water treatment experience

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and operational tasks at a water treatment plant on an assigned shift
• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, sludge, and effluent under supervision
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; observe and report abnormalities
• Operate valves, gates, pumps, engines, and generators to adjust treatment flow under direction
• Maintain shift logs and record meter/gauge readings
• Take samples and perform process control lab tests and analyses
• Perform routine maintenance and custodial duties
• Be fit and able to work overtime as needed
• Follow written and oral instructions and safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engine, pump, and equipment operation and maintenance principles
• Familiarity with general maintenance work and safe work practices
• Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles

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