Nexus Water Group

Operator

• Operate and maintain water and/or wastewater treatment equipment in compliance with state and federal environmental limits
• Monitor and sample well and groundwater entering the system; adjust treatment levels when variances are detected and sample water before it exits the system
• Detect and report atypical conditions, damaged or malfunctioning meters, tampering, leaks, unusual consumption, exposed wiring, and other safety hazards
• Repair equipment, shut down equipment for major maintenance, activate alternate equipment, and request outside vendors for major repairs and overhauls
• Activate pumps, valves, and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes
• Dispose of waste materials according to company procedures and government controls
• Assist the Lead Operator with overflow or chemical/unpurified-water spill emergencies and follow safety protocols
• Add chemicals according to predetermined formulas and advise the Lead Operator when inventory is low
• Read and interpret meters and gauges, adjust controls, and retrieve computer treatment-process reports
• Prepare reports and maintain logs for meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and other state/company recordkeeping
• Backwash filters and basins; handle chlorine safely and maintain chlorine-related equipment
• Clean and maintain treatment plants, pumping stations, wells, grounds, and buildings; prepare and paint equipment, walls, and floors
• Ensure regulatory compliance, company policy adherence, and facility safety
• Travel independently between worksites daily on company time
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations and respond to emergencies
• Complete facility and vehicle inspections and follow up on findings
• Install and read water meters
• Liaise with customers and customer service and provide on-site customer communication
• Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide seamless utility service
• Keep facilities and grounds clean, orderly, and compliant with company standards

Operator – Water/Wastewater II