What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Operator - Potable Water / Waste Water position at BNH?
Overview
Job Title: Utility Operator (Potable - Water/Wastewater)
Location: Arnold AFB TN
Function/Branch: O & M/ Utilities
Directorate: Asset Management
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Pay Type: Wage
Grade: A21
Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71
Job Posting closes on June 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Overview
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Utility Operator (Water/Wastewater), supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining or supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
Open to external candidates only. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual and technical work as a Utility Operator (Water/Wastewater) under general supervision.
Job Duties:
- Adds chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids
- Inspects equipment
- Monitors operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions
- Collects and takes samples of water and sewage
- Records operational data
- Operates and adjusts controls on equipment
- Maintains, repairs and lubricates equipment
- Cleans and maintains tanks, filter beds and other work areas using hand and power tools
- Responsible for ensuring general housekeeping of assigned areas is maintained
- Responsible to immediate supervisor on matter relating to operation and operator maintenance if assigned pumping station, coordination with other station and coordination of pumping operations with test facilities
- Responsible for ensuring general housekeeping of assigned areas is maintained
- Perform other related duties as required
- It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
- Perform other duties as required
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Four (4) years of progressive experience in the operation of a Potable/Wastewater Plant
- Must be willing/able to work first, second, third, to include odd and weekend shifts
- Must be available to work overtime as required
- Must have working knowledge of computers
- Will participate in functional specific safety training and related environmental stewardship programs
- Must be able to obtain and maintain company physical and security requirement to include AEDC computer access
- Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
- Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract
- U.S. Citizenship
Licenses/Certifications
- Must possess and maintain a State of Tennessee Grade III or higher Water Treatment Operations Certificate and a valid State driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Active secret clearance
- Working knowledge of various types of pumps and valves
- Working knowledge pumping station operations and maintenance
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Vacation and sick leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.
We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.
Join our Team!
BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $38 - $43