Water Treatment Plant Operator

PRIDE Industries

. Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate raw and treated water flow .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeFort Dix • New Jersey • United StatesJunior💰 $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and controlling water treatment processes, including chemical dosing and equipment maintenance, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively manage tasks and collaborate within a team environment.

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New Jersey Public Water Treatment System License (T1, T2, T3, T4)Water Treatment Process OperationChemical Dosing ControlEquipment Maintenance and RepairWater Sample Analysis

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Hard Skills

Electric Motor OperationPump ControlValve RegulationChemical AdditionWater Quality TestingSedimentation Basin CleaningBackwash Media Filter MaintenanceGauge MonitoringPPE UsageRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

New Jersey Public Water Treatment System LicenseValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Water TreatmentChemical DosingSafety RegulationsHazardous MaterialsEnvironmental Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate raw and treated water flow
Control the addition of chemicals including chlorine, ammonia, sodium hydroxide, and lime
Adjust automatic chemical dosing devices to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water
Operate agitators and valves within water treatment processes
Control pumping of purified water into the distribution system to maintain adequate supply and pressure
Clean sedimentation basins and backwash media filter beds
Repair and maintain machines and equipment
Collect and analyze water samples to confirm adequate treatment processes
Maintain necessary records and documentation
Travel regularly between work locations on base as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess applicable New Jersey Public Water Treatment System License (T1, T2, T3, or T4) as required
Minimum experience as per licensing requirements per NJ DEP (1 year to 10 years) depending on level of license
Good communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build good client relationships and to work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to follow established safety rules, maintain a safe environment, respond to potentially hazardous conditions, and use appropriate PPE
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and common sense skills
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements
Ability to monitor gauges, controls, and/or computer systems
Ability to lift materials up to 35 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, and climb ladders
Ability to work in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environments and around hazardous/toxic substances, electrical shock, equipment noise, and varying weather conditions