Wastewater Systems Operator

Position: Wastewater Systems Operator

Location: Dugway Proving Ground

Summary: The Wastewater Operator plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of wastewater treatment processes. This position involves monitoring and controlling the operations of wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Also serves as the alternate Water Systems Operator and will be required to perform backflow assembly testing as necessary. This position requires being on-call in the event there are after-hour issues with wastewater or water systems.

Qualifications: State of Utah Grade I Small Lagoon System Operator Certification. State of Utah Grade 1 (T1) Water Treatment Certification. State of Utah Backflow Assembly Tester Certification.

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of related work experience.

Purpose of Classification: Service, repair, and maintain Wastewater Treatment Systems in accordance with the Dugway Proving Ground PWS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Collects and analyzes samples as required to operate a treatment facility.

· Observes the physical condition of the wastewater treatment facility for proper temperature, color, odors, dissolved oxygen and other necessary operational parameters to ensure that the facility operates under regulatory permit conditions.

· Operates energize pumps, agitators, valves, and miscellaneous equipment.

· Adjust chlorinators or other metering devices to properly treat the raw sewage and to ensure that the effluent meets or exceeds all permitted conditions.

· Records data from various meters, gauges, and dials; logs daily.

· Performs general preventive and scheduled maintenance and major maintenance and repairs.

· Repairs pumps, blowers, trucks, and heavy equipment.

· Starts, stops, regulates, and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions and maintain required permitted standards.

· Reads and writes legible entries in all logbooks and journals kept as a function of the operation.

· Reports any mechanical defects, equipment failures or permit violations that may occur while on shift to the Facility Supervisor.

· Assists with the maintenance, repair and the overhaul of machinery and equipment located within the facility.

· Completes continuing education requirements as scheduled.

· Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge / Skills Required:

· Knowledge of the methods and practices of typical wastewater treatment and of standards and normal operating procedures applicable to the treatment of raw wastewater.

· Knowledge of the functions and mechanics of pumps and other plant mechanical equipment.

· Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment in operation to detect flaws and defects, awareness of electrical circuitry and components and to have the ability to utilize generally accepted laboratory procedures.

· Ability to understand, give and execute oral and written instructions.

· Must be able to lift 70 lbs.

DPG Services JV LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. DPG Services is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please call: 702-656-8080.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.37 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Dugway, UT 84022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person