Facility Operator

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 we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're 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.

SUMMARY:

Why Aqua? If you are you looking for a fantastic career that provides a competitive salary, great benefits upon hire, on the job training and a company supplied vehicle, a Facility Operator position with Aqua Texas may be the place for you. You will have the opportunity to learn and/or advance your skills necessary to operate/maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution systems with an industry leader, while working to work toward obtaining your C Well or Grade I license. Already certified? We will work with you to place you in the appropriate career progression based on your skills and qualifications. All training, safety equipment, tools, uniforms, boots and company vehicle are provided.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs scheduled plant inspections and serves as Operator in Responsible Charge of assigned systems.
• Monitors gauges, meters and control panels; and controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process; records readings.
• Maintains all records pertaining to production, maintenance and treatment as required including reading charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Collects samples and performs necessary chemical analysis in accordance with system sampling requirements.
• Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests, documenting and certifying test results.
• Performs other duties or special projects as requested related to the area of responsibility.
• Must be available to work overtime and "on call" responsibilities as scheduled.
• Responsible for addressing service orders pertaining to customer service, water distribution and/or collections system calls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Water/Wastewater Certification not required; C well or Grade I Waste Water license a plus
• A valid U.S. Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively with customers
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• 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

CAREER PROGRESSION:

• Facility Operator Trainee: FO Trainee -Will be required obtain a Class "C" Groundwater license from TCEQ within 18 months of employment.
• Facility Operator I: Must currently possess a valid TCEQ Class "C" ground water license OR a valid TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater license required for the operation of water / wastewater treatment facilities.
• Facility Operator II: Must currently possess a valid TCEQ Class "B" ground water license OR a valid TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater license required for the operation of water / wastewater treatment facilities.
• Facility Operator III: Must possess a valid TCEQ Class "B" ground water license AND a valid TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater license required for the operation of water / wastewater treatment facilities

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 75 pounds.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
• Company vehicle provided for business purposes

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.