Water & Wastewater Operator

H2O Innovation; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Telemedicine

401K

Flexible schedule

Day shift

Holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a Water & Wastewater Operator to join our team in the Houston, TX area. This full-time, permanent role focuses on safe and compliant operation of our water and wastewater plants and supporting projects across our network.

You will inspect plants, oversee plant and pumping station operations, and manage maintenance and work orders while maintaining inventory and coordinating with clients and management. A strong customer service mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class D license required (water/wastewater).
• CDL is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, eager to learn all aspects of water and wastewater field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, compliant, and consistent operation of all water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of treatment plants and pumping stations in accordance with established standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of the collection and distribution systems as well as the treatment plants.
• Create and initiate work orders for operational servicing and repairs.
• Prepare and manage activity and work orders for both preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Order goods and equipment, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Provide guidance and support to plant team members.
• Communicate with operators, clients, and management regarding any issues that may affect the treatment process, compliance, or public health.
• Support water and wastewater treatment projects by assisting in the development of project plans and SOPs, as well as justifying and executing project requests.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships and communication between operators and customers.

Skills

Class D license

CDL asset

Driver's license

Customer service

Team oriented

Job description

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a new Water & Wastewater Operator to join our team in the Houston, TX area. Our next colleague will have a full-time & permanent position. In this role, you will accomplish a variety of duties while conducting regular inspection of our plants and supporting water & wastewater treatment projects.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Group Insurance Plan including dental, vision & telemedicine;
• Health saving account;
• 401K plan with employer’s contribution;
• Flexible schedule;
• Day shift from Monday to Friday;
• Thirteen (13) statutory holidays;
• Paid vacation & sick days;

The Day-to-Day

• Ensure the safe, compliant, and consistent operation of all water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of treatment plants and pumping stations in accordance with established standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of the collection and distribution systems as well as the treatment plants.
• Create and initiate work orders for operational servicing and repairs.
• Prepare and manage activity and work orders for both preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Order goods and equipment, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Provide guidance and support to plant team members.
• Communicate with operators, clients, and management regarding any issues that may affect the treatment process, compliance, or public health.
• Support water and wastewater treatment projects by assisting in the development of project plans and SOPs, as well as justifying and executing project requests.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships and communication between operators and customers.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Minimum Class D License required.
• A CDL is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn all aspects of the water and wastewater field.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Walking & Standing: 4-8 hr/day;
• Bending & Reaching: 4-8 hr/day;
• Pushing & pulling: 4-8 hr/day;
• Driving 4-6 hr/day;
• Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 100 lbs;
• Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside.