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$30/hr–$32/hr
Full-time
high school
Competitive And Comprehensive Benefits Package, Career Growth Opportunities
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and collection systems to ensure compliance with water quality standards. Perform routine water quality analysis and execute customer service work orders for the Central IL region.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver's license, with the ability to obtain a Class IV Wastewater Operator License and a CDL. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting over 50lbs and working in confined spaces or extreme conditions.
Full job description
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Facility Operator in the Manteno, IL division!
While reporting to the Wastewater Plant Supervisor, this person will perform a variety of activities to support the operation of wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, distribution systems, and the wastewater collection system for our Central IL region. This candidate will also be asked to help support other facilities in the area (Bourbonnais, Manteno, and Peotone) as well.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Maintain equipment at the assigned wastewater production facilities and booster stations.
Maintain equipment at the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
Operate and maintain sewer collection systems, including collections mains and pump stations.
Troubleshoot and repair service piping.
Perform routine water quality analysis in accordance with established processes & procedures.
Make operational adjustments as needed to comply with state & federal water quality standards.
Adjust chemical treatment to ensure water quality meets standards.
Calculate various ratios and dosages.
Complete customer service work orders: this involves updating / maintaining appropriate system documentation of activities and closing work orders in accordance with departmental policies & procedures.
Assists with other tasks or projects, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
Professional experience working with wastewater treatment systems is preferred (but not required); experience working with Mechanical, Plumbing, and/or Electrical systems will also be considered.
Must obtain an IEPA-issued Class IV Wastewater Operator License within 18 months of employment.
Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License
Must be able to acquire a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 9 months of hire date and obtain Tanker Endorsement within 30 days after.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; this person will be expected to communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal customers.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must reside within 30-45 minutes of the plant.
Rotating Plant Schedule/Travel requirements
Must be able to lift and move equipment in excess of 50lbs and possess the ability to work in confined spaces; a Lift test will be required as part of pre-employment process for this position.
May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, and /or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
Company vehicle is provided for business purposes only.
Once trained, this position will require to participate in a on-call rotating schedule - this will involve being available on nights and weekends.
HIRING SALARY RANGE:$30.00/hour - $32.00/hour
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:
Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
Family members cannot work in the same department.
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Essential provides natural resources for life.
Essential represents an infrastructure company uniquely positioned to have a powerful impact on improving reliability, quality of life and economic prosperity for the communities it serves. We are committed to excellence in proactive infrastructure investment, regulatory expertise, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
As utility infrastructure experts, we are passionate about responsibly making improvements that strengthen reliability and safety. Integrity, respect, and excellence are the core values that guide us. We put customers at the center of all we do, while creating a culture of trust and safety for employees. We are grounded in a deep-rooted purpose that empowers people to live better lives.
Our mission of sustaining life and improving economic prosperity by safely and reliably delivering Earth’s most essential resources to our customers and communities, is one we focus on each and every day.
Essential provides natural resources for life.
Essential represents an infrastructure company uniquely positioned to have a powerful impact on improving reliability, quality of life and economic prosperity for the communities it serves. We are committed to excellence in proactive infrastructure investment, regulatory expertise, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
As utility infrastructure experts, we are passionate about responsibly making improvements that strengthen reliability and safety. Integrity, respect, and excellence are the core values that guide us. We put customers at the center of all we do, while creating a culture of trust and safety for employees. We are grounded in a deep-rooted purpose that empowers people to live better lives.
Our mission of sustaining life and improving economic prosperity by safely and reliably delivering Earth’s most essential resources to our customers and communities, is one we focus on each and every day.