We are seeking a Water Treatment Operator for a contract-to-direct assignment in Santa Fe, 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
** This position requires a valid New Mexico Level I Certification in Water at minimum **
- 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
- 1+ years’ experience in operating water / wastewater treatment plants
- A valid New Mexico Level I Certification in Water at minimum