Water Treatment Operator (Level 2) - 23429

Overview

We are seeking a Water Treatment Operator for a contract-to-direct assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a water production and distribution system on an assigned shift.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

** This position has a pay rate of $28.09/hr **

** This position requires a New Mexico Level 2 Water Certification **

Responsibilities

- Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs on water production, treatment and distribution systems

- Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRV’s and water meters

- Reads and monitors gauges, meters and control panels

- Starts and stops equipment and operates valves to route and control flow

- Makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates

- Operation of instrumentation and controls and SCADA

- Diagnoses operating problems and performs necessary corrective action during work shift

- Inspects equipment, oversees maintenance and initiates needed repairs

- Complies and reports non-compliance with Project Policies and Procedures

- Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel

- Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures

- Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

- Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties 

- Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner

- Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- A valid New Mexico Level 2 Water Certification

- 1 years’ experience in operating water / wastewater treatment plants

Salary : $28