Wastewater Operator ($12,000/year COLA) - Key West, FL Job at Jacobs in Key West

Wastewater Operator ($12,000/year COLA) - Key West, FL

Base pay range: $56,160.00/yr - $56,160.00/yr

This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact — As a Wastewater Operator, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Key West, FL, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance, establishing and maintaining effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise. You’ll diagnose operating problems, make process control adjustments, direct and perform necessary corrective action. You’ll also prepare reports, collect samples, perform laboratory testing, determine proper chemical flow rates, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation and maintenance tasks at a wastewater treatment plant.
• Diagnose operating problems and implement process control adjustments.
• Prepare reports, collect samples, and perform laboratory testing.
• Establish and maintain effective sample procedures for plant operations and effluent.
• Maintain shift logs and carry out required corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Ensure safety, health, and well-being of the team and site personnel.

• COLA of $1,000/month ($12,000/year)

Qualifications

• Must possess a State of Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License – Class C or higher
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices
• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into a maintenance management system

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; supervisory principles
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and the ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety-sensitive labor or services. A Pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety-sensitive position without posing a direct threat to health or safety.

The essential duties involve standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility; may include stooping, kneeling, squatting, grasping, reaching and repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. Work areas may be indoor or outdoor with loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases and chemicals. Use of appropriate safety equipment is mandatory to prevent hazardous contact.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $56,160.00 to $56,160.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (17 days per calendar year, with allocated plans), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Postings may include additional role details and affiliations such as Seniority level, Employment type, Job function and Industries, as applicable.

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