Operator in Training

Woonsocket, RI

3 Months

Schedule The work days Monday - Friday 7a-3p are for training purposes. When the candidate gets on their overnight shift it will be 7P-7A Wednesday night - Friday Night, and every other Saturday Night.

Licensure and / or Certification

• 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.

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
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Education / Experience
• High School Diploma or possession of a GED Certificate

Comments / Special Instructions

• The work days listed as 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-08