Water Treatment Plant Operator I

HKA Enterprises; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator I to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Water Treatment Plant while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe work practices. A licensed water operator is preferred, but experienced water personnel will be considered.

The role entails ensuring SOP adherence, performing maintenance tasks, compiling labor/material estimates, and maintaining safety standards in line with OSHA and OMFS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Grade III License required within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Follow all SOPs for WTP duties.
• Complete Maintenance Connection tasks timely.
• Keep maintenance records; estimate labor and materials.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with contacts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, pipes and plans.
• Diagnose operating problems and direct corrective procedures.
• Assist Supervisor and Site Engineer with reports and record keeping.
• Assist planning, scheduling and directing maintenance and repair of the Water Treatment Plant.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Live up to OSHA, State and OMFS safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

OSHA safety procedures

Blueprints interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Grade III Water License (within 24 months)

Trade school in engineering tech

Tools

HACH WIMS

SCADA

Maintenance Connection

PDF software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator I to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Water Treatment Plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safe work practices. We're looking for a licensed water operator but would also consider someone with water experience.

Pay range: $24/hr–$29/hr (includes $5.50 Federal Service Contract Act prevailing wage/fringe benefit; upon rollover, employee will receive benefits and pay will reduce by $5.50). Pay: $29.50- $34.50 per hour DOE

Responsibilities

• Comply with all regulatory requirements
• Follow all SOPs corresponding to WTP duties
• Complete maintenance connection (MC) tasks in a timely manner
• Keep maintenance records; prepare labor and material estimates
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and piping illustrations
• Diagnose operating problems and direct effective corrective procedures
• Assist Supervisor and Site Engineer with record keeping and preparation of routine and special reports
• Assist Supervisor and Site Engineer in planning, scheduling, and directing maintenance and repair of the Water Treatment Plant
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, co-workers, and clients
• Establish and maintain all safety procedures outlined by OSHA, State, and OMFS
• Perform other duties as required

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Grade III License required within 24 months of hire

Preferred

• Some trade school education with an emphasis on engineering technology
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures; safe work practices
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and software including HACH WIMS, SCADA, Maintenance Connection, PDF software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to enter data into computerized management systems to compose and complete regulatory reports

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