Facility Operator Trainee
Core
Operate and maintain water production, wastewater treatment, lift stations, and distribution systems to ensure safe, clean, reliable services for communities.
Role type
Entry-level physical/clinical work (Facility Operator Trainee)
Builds
Water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and pump stations
Domain
Water and wastewater services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment operation and maintenance, distribution system operation, troubleshooting and repair, water quality analysis, chemical treatment adjustment, mathematical calculations for dosages, safe operation in hazardous environments, lifting heavy objects, driving with Hazmat endorsement
Preferred skills
Computer/tablet familiarity, database/spreadsheet/word processing skills, reading and following written/verbal instructions, mathematical ability, understanding of wastewater pollution prevention, teamwork
Technologies
Computer-controlled equipment, database systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs
Responsibilities
Maintain equipment at water production and wastewater facilities, operate distribution systems including mains and valves, troubleshoot and repair service piping, perform routine water quality analysis, adjust chemical treatment to meet standards, complete customer service work orders and update documentation
Seniority
Entry-level, no previous experience required