Qualifications: Basic Qualifications • High school diploma or GED. • Valid state certification for Wastewater Treatment Grade 2 or higher. • Valid state certification for Water Distribution Grade 2 or higher. • Minimum of three years' experience operating wastewater treatment facilities. • Demonstrated advanced operational skills and sound judgment. • Strong verbal and written communication abilities. • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment to achieve organizational goals. • Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications • 3–5 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations. • Knowledge of treatment plant principles, equipment (valves, pumps, motors), and laboratory testing methods. • Understanding of industrial waste impacts on treatment processes. • Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CMMS, and data management systems. • Experience operating PLCs and SCADA systems. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to environmental elements. Conditions may include loud noise, moving machinery, high-pressure systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and pathogens. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. Physical demands include: • Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and reach overhead. • Manual dexterity for equipment handling and fine motor tasks. • Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction). • Ability to move throughout the facility during an 8-hour shift. • Capability to lift up to 50 pounds, ascend/descend stairs, and operate push-type mowers. • Consistent use of appropriate safety gear. Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues; implement corrective actions during assigned shifts. • Perform preventive maintenance on plant systems to ensure reliability and efficiency of utility distribution and treatment processes. • Monitor and operate equipment, including gauges, meters, valves, pumps, and motors; adjust chemical dosages and flow rates as needed. • Operate and monitor PLCs and SCADA systems for process control. • Ensure compliance with company and project policies and procedures; report any deviations. • Maintain accurate daily logs, rounds, and lab records and prepare required reports. • Utilize and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize maintenance activities and documentation. • Collect samples and conduct routine laboratory tests on influent, effluent, biosolids, and industrial discharges. • Manage biosolids processing, hauling, and application in accordance with schedules and regulations. • Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and process control discussions. • Make operational decisions in the absence of supervisory staff. • Communicate operational needs and changes to supervisors to maintain safe and efficient operations. • Uphold discipline and ensure adherence to established procedures. • Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. • Perform additional duties as assigned.