Wastewater Operator - Effingham/Bryan/Bulloch County Areas

Position: Wastewater Operator

Reports To: Wastewater Manager

Wastewater Operator will be responsible for working in the Effingham, Bryan, and Bulloch County areas (work vehicle provided).

Come work for Water Utility Management! We are looking for a great candidate to perform duties related to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of wastewater facilities. Salary begins at $17 for a candidate with no experience and ranges up to $24

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates wastewater facility equipment and machinery that include pumps, aerators, chemical feed equipment, and jet pumps, vac trucks etc.
• Collects samples and performs necessary process control analysis.
• Prepares and submits daily operational reports.
• Troubleshooting, planning, assigning and direct maintenance work within the area of responsibility and facilitates repairs to waste treatment facilities, lift stations and collection systems.
• Ensures that all facilities and grounds are kept clean, painted, neat and orderly and to WUM Company standards.
• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, and sludge management, such as Settleometer, Ammonia, Nitrate, DO, pH, Alkalinity, and solids analysis.
• Assist with the installation and inspection of new sewer lines and services.
• Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per UPC (Utilities Protection Center) requirements.

Materials, Equipment and Tools:

• Must be able to use all appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when performing tasks.

• Ability to use pump related equipment, electrical equipment, pneumatic equipment, chain saw, shovels, rakes, face shields, gloves and other equipment as needed.
• Familiar with diagnostic instruments and ability to test, calibrate and repair complex devices and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Georgia Class III Wastewater Treatment Certification or higher preferred.
  WUM will help employees obtain certifications.
• A valid drivers license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous outdoor experience such as a construction worker, plumber, etc would be helpful in this role
• Ability to perform duties in a responsible manner with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be dependable, responsible, persistent, energetic, goal-oriented, accurate, team player, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communication clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Windows Explorer, Word, and Excel a plus.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions is required.

Working Conditions

This position works primarily in an outdoor environment.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, excellent benefits, professional development, and an outstanding work environment based on our mission and values. We help our employees and their families with both routine and unexpected medical and personal needs. Our goal is to ensure that our employees are happy, healthy, and able to reach their full potential. For full-time employees, WUM is proud to offer health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment. We also offer 401-K with up to 3% matching, with the additional option of enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account.

Water Utility Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.