Operator Job

The ideal candidate will participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the 3.6 MGD Surface Water Treatment Facility and raw water pump station as directed by the Project Manager. This facility is highly automated and utilizes pulsating, upflow clarifiers with conventional coagulation in conjunction with chlorine gas and aqua ammonia for chloramination. Primary focus will be in operation and maintenance of facilities equipment, grounds keeping, and process control monitoring and troubleshooting. Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as required for emergency call outs and assigned shifts. The scheduled shift is Tue-Sat, 7am-to-3pm. This position will manage process data, perform routine lab analysis, operate SCADA controls and perform computer data entry and other operation and maintenance tasks as directed.

- High School or trade school diploma is required; three to five years experience in a water treatment facility performing operation and maintenance tasks or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Massachusetts Water Treatment Plant Operator's License Grade II (minimum) or the ability to obtain through the operator's exam or reciprocity within 6 months a must.

- A valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license.

- Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment and Pump Station Systems.

- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.

- Knowledge of computer applications.

- Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings and specifications for work assigned.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.