Water & Wastewater Operator

New Mexico Rural Water Association; Innovation (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Vacation and sick days

5% Bonus

Cell phone

Furnished apartment with utilities

Job summary

New Mexico Rural Water Association is seeking a Certified Grade 2/3 Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator based in Dulce, New Mexico. The role includes operational duties at the treatment plant and conducting necessary laboratory analyses. Financial benefits include a salary range of $50k-$65k depending on certification, along with travel accommodations and group insurance. This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication abilities. Remote work is not applicable for this role as it requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines.
• Experience in operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants is required.
• Must be flexible and dedicated to public services.

Responsibilities

• Offer professional and friendly service.
• Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Support plant maintenance and operation.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and maintain documentation.
• Conduct water level measurements and data interpretation.

Skills

Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines

Experience operating/mantaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Computer literate with Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Position

Certified Grade 2/3 Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Location: Dulce, New Mexico

Work schedule: 12 hour days, 2 weeks on/2 weeks off shift-work (includes potential night shift-work) at local Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Flights/travel and accommodations paid. Full year of pay, with only working less than half the year.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Supporting staff with the maintenance and operation of the treatment plants according to related Government standards
• Conducting laboratory analyses and associated process adjustments
• Maintenance and operation of the filtering and chemical treatment process
• Maintain all related readings and documentation
• Keeping a daily log and documenting of analytical parameters
• Creation and completion of work orders for servicing and repairs
• Supporting operations staff with vacation relief
• Supporting with the purchase of goods and equipment, and maintain inventory
• Supporting with data entry and reports to government agencies, departments, and other organizations as required
• Conducts water level measurements and interprets data
• Loads and unloads chemical and supplies
• Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures
• Compliance with all safety and sanitation policies
• Facilities maintenance including landscaping and vegetation control
• Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel and supervisors
• Support with the clients, vendors and engineers
• Shared on-call for emergency response
• Training/support of other staff or on-site personnel

Skills & Attributes Desired

• A minimum of Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines is required
• Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment is required
• Must be flexible and demonstrate a dedication to the position and to the public services
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Must be able to perform on-call services on a rotational schedule
• Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills

Physical Aspects of Position

• Walking/standing/bending/reaching/pushing/pulling: Potential of 6-10 hr/day
• Computer work: Potential of 1-4 hours/day
• Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 50 lbs
• Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in sometimes harsh weather conditions

Personal

The selected candidate will be recognized for his/her organizational skills, rigor and analytical skills. He/she will be autonomous in addition to being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment. The candidate will be goal oriented and will act as a team player, who not only will share his/her knowledge, but who will also have the desire to learn continually. Lastly, he/she will demonstrate a professional and positive attitude towards his/her team and the external & internal clients.

Conditions

• Overall remuneration including:
  • Group insurance plan
  • Vacation and sick days
  • 5% Bonus
  • Cell phone
• Grade II – $50k-$55k
• Grade III – $60k-$65k
• Furnished apartment w/ utilities

H 2 O Innovation is an equal opportunity employer.