Water/Wastewater Operator

Si Environmental, LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental protection as a facility operator. In this essential role, you will conduct routine checks and ensure compliance with environmental regulations set by the U.S. EPA and Texas TCEQ. Your responsibilities will include maintaining chlorine levels, performing tests, and conducting preventative maintenance on equipment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vital industry, ensuring the safety and quality of water resources. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and have the required experience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of facility work experience required.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conduct tests and maintain equipment in wastewater and water plants.

Skills

Facility Work Experience

Preventative Maintenance

Environmental Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Water and Wastewater Licenses

Job description

Under limited supervision, you will perform routine checks of the facilities and help ensure compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and scheduling of designated wastewater plant and water plant process
• Maintaining chlorine residual
• Checking and cleaning screens
• Skimming effluent basin
• Recording effluent flows
• Running solids level test
• Checking collection lines
• Running dissolved oxygen test
• Pulling samples for testing
• Performing routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Doing general housekeeping duties at the plants

Job Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma or GED at a minimum

• At least two years of facility work experience is required
• Applicants must possess a class C, or higher water and wastewater licenses from TCEQ
• All applicants must have a valid Texas driver’s license.