Certified Operator II or III - Wastewater

Gallatin Operational Solutions, LLC is recruiting for Part Time Level II or III Certified Wastewater Operators for locations in and around Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. This position will require travel time to multiple locations throughout the region.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the corporate and personal philosophy of the Company, its managers and owners. It is the policy of Gallatin Operational Solutions, LLC to afford equal employment to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, spousal affiliation or veteran status, and to conform to all applicable laws and regulations. The Company is fully committed to this concept and all personnel are expected to actively participate in the implementation of these policies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of water and/or wastewater facilities; performs adjustments and repairs to plant equipment under the direction of the Operations Manager; collects and documents samples for laboratory testing; and performs a variety of related duties as assigned; completes walkthroughs of equipment and the facility; documents daily activities and plant status; assists in facility maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning. Operators at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations and treatment quality.
• Makes minor process control adjustments, reads gauges and meters, records data, prepares necessary shift log reports under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures, and assists other staff with reporting.
• Performs operations and maintenance activities including collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed.
• Calculates and determines proper chemical flow rates.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, must be willing to work off-hours, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be willing to be on call, called back, held over or work assigned shifts as needed, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This description lists examples of duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform random drug screens. Driving records are also monitored monthly.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• High school diploma or GED.
• New Mexico Level II certification in Wastewater.
• Two years’ experience in operating wastewater treatment plants.
• Possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL with no major infractions in the past 3 years.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to pass a general physical exam.