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Inframark, LLC

Water Operator

Inframark, LLC, Waycross, Georgia, United States, 31503

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Job Description Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!

Why Work for Inframark? Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Water Operator This position is responsible for the basic cleaning, painting, scrubbing of weirs and basins, minor maintenance tasks, and grounds maintenance of water plants and well stations.

Responsibilities

Operates water pumping mechanisms to regulate flow and pressure of water during assigned shifts to include:

Operates pumps, valves, turbines and electric motors to transfer, distribute and regulate pressure flow of raw and processed water

Monitors panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow and distribution of water

Cleans systems by backwashing at designated intervals

Records reservoir water elevation, power consumption and equipment utilization data at designated intervals

Conducts water treatment activities to include add appropriate amounts of chemicals to raw water to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water at regular intervals; regulates flow of pre-treated water through sedimentation and filter devices; adds appropriate amounts of chemicals into water for post treatment and operates agitators; records chemical composition of raw and treated water at designated intervals

Maintains, cleans and stocks materials on trucks and equipment. Housekeeping duties to include cutting grass, cleaning tanks, sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning equipment and various other duties to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the facility

Calibrates all meters that will be used through the course of the shift

Collects samples and performs various tests such as pH, D.O., and CL2 residual; analyzes results and makes process control changes based on these lab results and instruction from their immediate supervisor

Documents readings, test results, equipment adjustments and enters data into a computer database for record maintenance and to produce periodic and special reports

Monitors and observes treatment process for offensive matter; inspects equipment and monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect problems

Transfers various chemicals from one container to the other. Makes chemical feed adjustments as necessary

Changes chlorine cylinders and checks for leaks. Adjusts feed rate as required. Transports, handles and mixes chemicals manually as required.

Operates plant machines and equipment and injects chemicals to purify water

Conducts laboratory tests of water and monitors plant controls

Adjusts valves and gates and maintains well pump stations

Attends safety classes, reinforces and complies with company safety policies

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; college degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental science

Must have a valid driver’s license

Valid Water Operator License preferred

Physical Demands

Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to climb ladders and stairways safely.

Must be able to pass a fit-test for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Employees shall perform all other duties as required.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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