RCAP Operator

RCAP Operator

Job Location:  Kankakee, IL

4 Day Work Week – Monday to Thursday

Pay Range: $1,265 – $1,627 per week 

Summary: Provide technical assistance to operators of water and/or wastewater systems related to process improvement, compliance assistance, or optimization. Provide Responsible Operator In Charge to select systems.

Education:

Required certification/licensing as an IL Class B water operator.  Prefer bachelors degree in water operations, chemistry, environmental science, civil engineering, public administration, resource management or related fields.

Experience:

Five to seven years experience in water or wastewater operations.  System management experience preferred.  Three to five years experience working with MS office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Outlook, Teams and SharePoint is a plus.

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

1. Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid drivers license, and maintain a safe driving record.
2. Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
3. Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
4. Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
5. Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.
6. Adequate internet bandwidth to handle online meetings and training.
7. Be available for travel, including overnight and sometimes out of state.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop plans to help water/wastewater systems achieve and maintain compliance with regulations, optimize performance, adopt best management practices, and properly inspect and maintain their system.
2. Conduct on-site visits with operators; conduct needs assessments; complete the enrollment process; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
3. Develop and deliver training. Provide technical assistance to operators and other local government officials related to water/wastewater project planning, management, operation and maintenance, capacity development, and workforce development.
4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest developments in federal and state regulations, new technologies and trends relating to water and wastewater.