Treatment Plant Operator I

Treatment Plant Operator I – Joint Base Cape Cod, MA

U.S. citizenship required (federal contract); background check required. Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and military spouses encouraged to apply. Summary: Entry-level position performing skilled and semi-skilled work operating and maintaining the treatment plant under the supervision of higher-level operators. Essential duties:

• Plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot and test processes using gauges, analyzers, meters, SCADA and other instrumentation.
• Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and other plant equipment.
• Maintain operations logs and reports; perform plant-related calculations.
• Mix and add treatment chemicals; install/replace chlorine cylinders; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Install, maintain, repair and service pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders and analyzers.
• Collect samples and perform routine water quality lab tests; collect regulatory samples.
• General facility and grounds maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, forklift, dump truck, etc.); assist unloading chemicals.
• 24-hour operation: after-hours work and 24/7 emergency response availability. Minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.
• Water and/or wastewater treatment license, or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Basic math and chemistry applied to water treatment.
• Knowledge of safety practices (chemicals, confined space entry, excavation, electrical safety).
• General knowledge of water system and plant operations.
• Able to use SCBA/respiratory equipment; English fluency.
• Pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers and/or state safety training with annual refreshers. Preferred: 1 year as Distribution or Collections Operator, or 2 years water utility experience; basic plumbing skills. Physical: confined spaces, noise/chemical exposure with PPE, extreme weather, lift/carry 50 lb, elevated water storage tanks, all hours. Benefits: medical/dental/vision (85% of premium paid), paid vacation and sick, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) profit sharing, life/AD&D/LTD, HSA/FSA.