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Water/Wastewater Operator in Training
Nexus Water Group
Austin, USA
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered Yesterday
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Role Overview
Collects samples and performs routine monitoring and testing of water and wastewater, collects samples for testing, including effluent samples, flows, and settable solids.
Assists with general maintenance duties at facilities; washes down thickener, digester basin, and walkway; washes down aeration basin wall and walkway; checks and washes down bar screen and strainer; cleans clarifiers; dumps and cleans scum basin; operation of belt press; cleans office area and rest rooms.
Key Skills for This Role
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What You'll Do
- Collects samples and performs routine monitoring and testing of water and wastewater, collects samples for testing, including effluent samples, flows, settable solids Calibrates and logs ph meter and D.O. meter; checks chlorine residuals. Assists with general maintenance duties at facilities; washes down thickener, digester basin, and walkway; washes down aeration basin wall and walkway; checks and washes down bar screen and strainer; cleans clarifiers; dumps and cleans scum basin; operation of belt press; cleans office area and rest rooms. Assists with general housekeeping and grounds maintenance. Performs Operator duties under direct supervision of a certified operator to gain experience to qualify for an operator certification. Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed. Respond to and investigate customer service calls. Completes necessary paperwork in timely manner. Job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, and being on-call. Other duties and projects as assigned by the Field Office Supervisor Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You'll Bring
- Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Requires no directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years of related experience is a plus. Certificates & Licenses: The applicant must obtain a class D Water and/or D Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 12 months of accepting the position. Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3 years of accepting the position. Drivers License: Valid Texas drivers license Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) required, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite. Other Requirements : Requires interaction and cooperation to coordinate work, resolve problems and obtain information. Requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing situations. Job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, being on call.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Requires no directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years of related experience is a plus. Certificates & Licenses: The applicant must obtain a class D Water and/or D Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 12 months of accepting the position. Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3 years of accepting the position. Drivers License: Valid Texas drivers license Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) required, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite. Other Requirements : Requires interaction and cooperation to coordinate work, resolve problems and obtain information. Requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing situations. Job may require occasional irregular hours, shift work, working weekends, being on call.
About Nexus Water Group
Water Utilities1300 employeesFounded 1925
Operates regulated water and wastewater utility systems across North America.
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