We are seeking a Water / Wastewater Operator-in-Training for assignment in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift.

Hours are Saturday - Tuesday, 6:00pm - 6:00am

** This is a Night Shift position **

** Candidates with Farm experience or Mechanical skills are highly preferred **

- Learns and gains skills involving the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in the plant

- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent

- Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

- Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

- Observes and reports abnormalities to supervisor

- Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

- Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

- Performs other duties as required 

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- Familiarity with hand and power tools

- Previous farm experience or mechanical skills are highly preferred