Michigan Water Environment Association

Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Wastewater Treatment Operator

Post Date
8/13/2020

Expiration Date
11/11/2020

Details:
Jacobs Engineering is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team of wastewater treatment professionals here in beautiful Traverse City, MI. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We are powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Daily operation of an 8.5 MGD Membrane Bio Reactor Wastewater Treatment Facility and surrounding lift stations
Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators, by-pass pumps to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
Collects township and process samples as assigned; enters into chain of custody and utilizes sample tracking tool for all samples collected
Delivers samples to contract labs as assigned
Performs process control sampling and analyses
Maintains records for daily operations of facilities in daily log and on daily plant check sheets
Completes tasks detailed on daily check sheets. Observes general operating conditions, and reports issues immediately to supervisor
Assists with biosolids hauls to ensure proper loading procedures are used, records and samples are collected, and informs supervisor of any issues related to biosolids haul
Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, bar screens, comminutors, weirs, digesters, pumps, tools, and other stationary and portable equipment
Operates and maintains vehicles including forklift
Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and assist maintenance staff with larger corrective maintenance tasks as assigned
Fluent with writing work orders, entering work order data and completing work orders in maintenance management system. Uses Maintenance Management system to accurately reflect/record daily maintenance activities
Maintains grounds and buildings: snow removal including snow blowing walkways, cuts grass, painting of buildings and equipment, weeds, and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings
Performs other duties as required



Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of sound safety principles and practices
Knowledgeable in computer operations—able to make spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems
Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures, and buildings
Possession of a class D wastewater treatment license or ability to obtain within 2 years.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift objects weighing 40-pounds from floor level to waist level—items lifted are often bulky and difficult to handle
Must be able to carry a 40-pound tool box up a flight of stairs
Must be able to climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold
Must be able to transport self through plant facility
Must be able to ascend and descend up to 1,000 steps a day
Must be able to use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts
Must be able to work in constricted places
Must be able to reach, stoop, or bend to work on equipment
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather






Comments:
We're always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

Employer:
Jacobs
Contact:
Elizabeth Hart

Address:
606 Hannah Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686

Work Phone:
231-922-4922

Email:
elizabeth.hart@jacobs.com

Website:
www.jacobs.com