Position Purpose:
Under general supervision of the Management, operates heavy and specialized motor equipment requiring special training and skill, and does related work as required.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Checks treatment plant operation at frequent intervals to determine that all equipment is operating properly.
- Backwashes filters and adjusts controls when necessary.
- Maintains a supply of chemicals in the chemical feeders and checks on proper feeding.
- Reads meters, and maintains records on pumping, chemicals used, tank levels and flow rates.
- Performs chemical tests at specified intervals and records results.
- Ensures standards are met for compliance.
- Monitors and records readings at weather station.
- Cleans, adjusts and maintains treatment plant equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Familiarity with Laboratory processes, instruments, and chemical hygiene.
- Good knowledge and skill of pumps, motors, and other pumping station equipment and skill in their operation.
- Mechanical ability, accuracy, thoroughness, carefulness and good judgement and Ability to work alone, maintaining personal safety standards.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Rhode Island Class III Full Treatment License.
Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! 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.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.