We are seeking a Water / Wastewater Operator-in-Training for assignment in Farmington, New Mexico. 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 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

- Reports operating problems to lead operator or supervisor and performs directed corrective action during assigned shift

- Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

- Observes and reports abnormalities of certified operator

- After training, operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control

- After training, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

- Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

- Leans and gains skill in a variety of equipment maintenance, servicing, and operating tasks

- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

- Takes and records reading produced from the operation of equipment

- Learns to take samples and perform routine process laboratory tests and analysis under supervision of certified operator

- Travel between work locations is required

- Performs other as required

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- Familiarity with hand and power tools