Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
The Plant Operator working as a member of a team or alone, under the guidance of a Supervisor, provides for the safe operation of water or wastewater facilities in compliance with federal, state, local and Company requirements for the operation of water treatment, distribution, storage facilities and/or wastewater collection, lift stations or treatment facilities. Performs customer service orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Responsible for the operation, routine servicing and care of a wide variety of specialized equipment and apparatus in a plant/treatment facility including pumps, motors, chemical preparation and feeding; physical, chemical and biological wastewater treatment and/or water treatment processes; control equipment and monitoring equipment.
• Maintains records of operations, completes and submits routine and special reports as assigned.
• Inspects all mechanical equipment for proper operation, performs normal lubrication, adjustments, seal packing, minor maintenance and minor repairs as necessary.
• Performs related field and laboratory tests, which are necessary to monitor and control the facilities, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes and chemical feeders, as test results may indicate and as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Operates and assists in repairs to water / wastewater systems and plants; responds to customer service calls.
• Trains other employees in the operation and maintenance of the facilities including maintenance, repairs, laboratory work and safety as required.
• Performs all duties of OPERATOR as necessary, as well as other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• OEPA Wastewater Operator Class III license-(Preferred).
• OEPA Water Operator Class I license within one (1) year.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in the wastewater treatment field; water treatment experience is preferable but not required.
• Communicate effectively both orally and written.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to the job with speed and accuracy.
• Possession of a valid Ohio drivers’ license at the class level required by the State to operate the fleet equipment associated with the job.
PAY RATE:
The pay for this position is $32.90 per hour. New employees start at three dollars ($3.00) per hour less than the classified rate and advance at one dollar ($1.00) per hour each ensuing year until achieving the classified rate. The Company retains the right to adjust the starting pay based on the candidates qualifications.
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: