Operator Wastewater IV
SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in seven states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.
Purpose of the Job
Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about this essential resource, the Alabama Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.
We're proud of our work! Daily, we make a difference in the lives of people by providing them with water and wastewater services. Don't wait, the opportunity is now to build our planet's future with Alabama Water Utilities.
Position Summary:
Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in a wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control the flow and processing of sewage. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of sewage. Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements. Calculates and adjusts chemical feed rates and respectively measures and prepares chemicals. This position may be asked to train and lead less experienced staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of sewage.
- Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements.
- Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control the flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
- Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
- Collects sewage samples and conducts laboratory tests.
- Operates and maintains power-generating equipment to provide electricity for the plant.
- Calculates and adjusts chemical feed rates and respectively measures and prepares chemicals.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Competencies
Certifications
Physical Requirements
Education and Work Experience
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High School education or equivalent.
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Grade III or IV Wastewater Operator Certification, with the ability to obtain the next Grade Wastewater Operator Certification within 12 months of the hire date.
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A current and valid driver's license with a good driving record.
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Ability to operate motor vehicles, climb stairs, and lift and carry samples.
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Ability to work overtime and on-call.
SouthWest Water Company 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.
Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
