Water/Wastewater Facility Operator I — Training & Growth

Essential Utilities, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Texas, part of Essential Utilities, Inc., is hiring a Facility Operator to operate/maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution systems. You will learn or advance your skills toward obtaining your C Well or Grade I license.

We provide training, safety equipment, tools, uniforms, boots and a company vehicle, with a path from trainee to higher operator levels as you qualify and grow within the team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Water/Wastewater Certification not required; C well or Grade I license a plus
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled plant inspections and serves as Operator in Responsible Charge of assigned systems.
• Monitors gauges, meters and control panels; and controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process; records readings.
• Maintains all records pertaining to production, maintenance and treatment as required including reading charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Collects samples and performs necessary chemical analysis in accordance with system sampling requirements.
• Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests, documenting and certifying test results.
• Performs other duties or special projects as requested related to the area of responsibility.
• Must be available to work overtime and “on call” responsibilities as scheduled.
• Responsible for addressing service orders pertaining to customer service, water distribution and/or collections system calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Work under pressure

multitask

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

C Well or Grade I license (plus)

Job description

Aqua Texas, part of Essential Utilities, Inc., is hiring a Facility Operator to operate/maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution systems. You will learn or advance your skills toward obtaining your C Well or Grade I license.

We provide training, safety equipment, tools, uniforms, boots and a company vehicle, with a path from trainee to higher operator levels as you qualify and grow within the team.