Water/Wastewater Operator I

Terracon; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wastewater Operator I to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential operations and maintenance services for potable water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems and a commitment to quality and safety. You will be responsible for monitoring treatment systems, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with clients to ensure optimal operations. Join a dynamic team that values employee ownership and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and education reimbursement. If you are passionate about environmental services and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in wastewater operations.
• Certified Operator for small to medium systems under 1 MGD.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust treatment systems for compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks and oversee field technicians.
• Respond to emergencies and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Instrumentation

Field Kits

Job description

Job Description

Skelly and Loy, A Terracon Company, is looking for a Wastewater Operator I responsible for providing operations and maintenance services for potable water and wastewater treatment systems as part of a circuit rider team serving municipal, commercial, institutional, transportation, and industrial clients. Responsibilities may include treatment system monitoring and adjustments, flow readings, collecting samples, regulatory reporting, field testing, and inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment/pumps and controls. Treatment systems may range in size and complexity from small-scale systems, pump stations, and medium municipal systems with various treatment technologies.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
2. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
3. Coordinate with team members regarding scheduling of operation and maintenance tasks.
4. Oversee and review work tasks being completed by field technicians.
5. Visit treatment systems on a regularly scheduled frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) as required. Weekend or holiday visits by the on-call team member are required for some treatment systems.
6. Execute routine operations activities for treatment systems to ensure proper treatment and compliance with the permit requirements.
7. Inspect mechanical and control components for proper operation.
8. Utilize instrumentation and field kits to monitor typical operations parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.).
9. Make process adjustments as required for permit compliance.
10. Collect compliance samples and deliver to the laboratory as required.
11. Complete/submit regulatory reports and compliance sampling results.
12. Coordinate with client personnel regarding the treatment system operations and maintenance.
13. Perform routine maintenance tasks as required.
14. Assist others in completing minor repairs and/or installing new equipment.
15. Respond to emergencies or alarms at treatment systems.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum 4 years’ related experience.
3. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
4. Certified Operator serving small to medium systems (under 1 MGD).
5. OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations certified.
6. OSHA Confined space entry trained for emergency response.

Preferred Skills:

1. Mechanically Inclined - experience with completing routine maintenance tasks and performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
2. Basic - the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others; reading comprehension; giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made; using learned methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
3. Technical - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed; using instrumentation and field kits; monitoring meters, controls or other indicators to make sure the treatment systems are working properly; controlling operations of equipment or systems; performing repairs and installing new equipment; reviewing and understanding sampling results; and completing regulatory reports.
4. Computer - using computers and their applications to enter, manipulate, edit and manage information and online regulatory reporting systems.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.