Wastewater Operator in Training
HKA Enterprises
- Woonsocket, RI
- $21.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs and this role is to support Jacobs’ work through HKA.Schedule: Monday - Friday 7a-3p are for training purposes only. When the candidate gets on their overnight shift it will be 7P-7A Wednesday night - Friday Night, and every other Saturday Night.Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a certified Wastewater Operator, performs tasks associated with the operations of a water or wastewater facility.
- Learns and gains skill in a variety of equipment maintenance, servicing, and operating tasks.
- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent
- Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
- Observes and reports abnormalities to Certified Operator
- Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
- Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
- Takes and records readings produced from the operation of equipment
- Takes samples and performs routine process laboratory tests and analysis under supervision of certified operator
- Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required
- This position may be required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies
- Travel between work locations is required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or possession of a GED Certificate
- Possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must be working toward a Rhode Island Grade I Wastewater Certification and receive certification within 12 mos. from assignment date.