Job Description

Water Treatment Operator

We are seeking a Water Treatment Operator for a contract-to-direct assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a water production and distribution system on an assigned shift.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

This position has a pay rate of $26.07/hr

This position requires a New Mexico Level 2 Water Certification

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs on water production, treatment and distribution systems
• Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRV's and water meters
• Reads and monitors gauges, meters and control panels
• Starts and stops equipment and operates valves to route and control flow
• Makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates
• Operation of instrumentation and controls and SCADA
• Diagnoses operating problems and performs necessary corrective action during work shift
• Inspects equipment, oversees maintenance and initiates needed repairs
• Complies and reports non-compliance with Project Policies and Procedures
• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
• Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid Drivers License
• A valid New Mexico Level 2 Water Certification
• 1+ years' experience in operating water / wastewater treatment plants

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