Water Operator

Reference #: R4481
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 were delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If youre 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.

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 were delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If youre 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.

We are hiring for a “Water Operator” role. This role is located in the Western Pennsylvania Area, reporting primarily to sites within Venango, Forest, and Clarion Counties. This position is part of our Treasure Lake Division and will have secondary reporting locations in the DuBois, Clearfield County area.”

This position is eligible for entry level “trainee” classification through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd career progressions. Please apply for more information!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
All tasks necessary for the day-to-day operations of facilities and equipment related to the wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and collection system mains, and water source wells, treatment, distribution, and storage facilities.
Monitors gauges, meters and control panels, controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process, records all operational data as directed at system facilities, noting, and reporting any unusual conditions or security concerns.
Operation of laboratory equipment and perform routine wastewater and water analysis.
Collect, analyze, and record wastewater and water samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring for proper operation of the sys ems, documenting, and certifying test results.
Assists in the preparation and submission of required operational reports to PADEP, EPA, PUC and to internal entities.
Utilizes the Companys maintenance software, performs preventative maintenance, emergency repairs and troubleshoots operational problems on all equipment and facilities.
Operation and maintenance of distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants, and services, including leak detection work throughout the system.
Operation and maintenance of sewer collection system mains and lift stations, including investigations to locate sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I).
Responsible for addressing service orders pertaining to customer service, water distribution and/or collection system calls. Includes meter reading and basic public relations in customer contacts.
Understand and follow the Companys safety program.
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of field experience at a utility or related industry.
Customer Service
A valid U.S. Drivers License
Within 90 days must complete Excavation Safety Training – Awareness Level and Competent Person.

NICE TO HAVE:
Not required, but helpful – a valid PA Class C or above Water License OR a PA Class C or above Wastewater license OR be willing to obtain a Class C water or Wastewater License within 2 years of your start date.
PADEP Operator License or will be required to successfully pass either a Water or Wastewater license general examination and at least one of the required subclasses within 24 months of employment per the WPA Facility Operator Licensing Requirements and Career Progression Schedule.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal staff and external customers.
Strong customer service skills as this position interacts with the public.
Ability to work independently exercising knowledge, skill, and professionalism while making decisions affecting the treatment process.
Ability to understand computers/tablets and the basic operation of database, spreadsheet and work processing preferred.
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.
Highly motivated and self-disciplined individual with the ability to work alone.
CAREER PROGRESSION:
Facility Operator (FO) Trainee – Will be required to get a Pennsylvania DEP Class C or above water or wastewater operator certification within 24 months of employment.
FO I – Minimum license requirement of a PA DEP Class C operator certification in Water or Wastewater.
FO II – Minimum license requirement of PA DEP Class C operator certification in Water and Wastewater (dual certification).
FO III – Minimum license requirement of PA DEP Class B operator certification in Water and Wastewater (dual certification) and that all PA DEP required subclasses be held for the facilities assigned to the division.

This position is eligible for entry level “trainee” classification through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd career progressions. Please apply for more information!

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
Ability to lift and carry up to