Waste Water Treatment Operator

Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator

Location: Near Broken Arrow, OK
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Job Description

Okie Staffing is seeking an experienced and dependable Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator to join a local city/public works department near Broken Arrow, OK.

This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility. The ideal candidate will have wastewater treatment experience, strong attention to safety and compliance, and the ability to work independently while overseeing daily plant operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment plant equipment, pumps, gauges, and SCADA systems.
• Monitor daily plant operations and make adjustments as needed to maintain compliance.
• Monitor and maintain treatment chemical inventory.
• Complete and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.
• Collect influent and effluent samples as required.
• Perform and record laboratory analysis of wastewater samples.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Adjust chemical feed rates and plant operations as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of facility equipment, pumps, valves, and gauges.
• Maintain accurate laboratory, maintenance, and facility records.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance of plant buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas.
• Respond to after-hours calls as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous wastewater treatment facility operating experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• C-Level Wastewater Plant Operator Certification required.
• C-Level Wastewater Laboratory Certification required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform physical job duties as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Comfortable working around mechanical equipment, chemicals, and wastewater treatment operations.

Equipment Used

This position may work with equipment including:

• Backhoes
• Dump trucks
• Generators
• Common hand tools
• Pumps and treatment equipment
• Two-way radios
• Motor vehicles
• Computers and other office equipment

Benefits

This is a temp-to-hire position with great benefits available upon full-time hire.