What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator-in-Training position at PSC Water?
Overview
*The lab assistant (Plant/System OIT) will be based in Wichita, Kansas*
This is an entry-level position focused on gaining hands-on experience to become a certified water/wastewater operator. This is a full-time, non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis.
Life at PSC Water Ops
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Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor water or wastewater treatment plant equipment
- Read, interpret, and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to water or wastewater treatment plant operations
- Take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests
- Diagnose operating problems and take effective courses of action
- Maintain pertinent records and compile data into written reports
- Perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs, and installations to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, and electronic monitoring devices
- Read, interpret, and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
- Perform heavy manual labor
- Schedule maintenance and repair of water or wastewater treatment plants
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Qualifications
- Class C Water/Wastewater Certification is required or must be obtained
- High School Diploma
EEO Statement
PSC Water Ops is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify.
We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.