Water Treatment Operator

Our Client is seeking a full-time, year-round individual to join their water treatment staff at their facility in Cohasset, Massachusetts. This is fantastic opportunity for someone looking to jump start their career in the water treatment field You get value on-the-job training and mentoring while you study for your water treatment exam and work towards obtaining your license. You will receive a bonuses for each level of license that you achieve

Operators are responsible for the full-time operation and the general maintenance of the facility’s treatment process & equipment, as well as returning the treated water back to the environment. The position involves a variety of both physical and technical tasks such as testing and processing samples in our lab, inputting data into our plant databases, housekeeping, servicing the plant’s equipment, gathering plant data, snow removal, and grounds keeping. Each day can present a different challenge and learning opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
• Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties. Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.

Schedule:

Full-Time Days and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water system – with paid overtime Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs required as scheduled and required.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Massachusetts Grade 3T preferred, 2T OIT accepted with ability to achieve Full status. (Ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record