About this position
Although officially established in 2008, Probst Group has been providing customized solutions to meet our clients' unique needs for over 30 years. We take pride in our extensive experience in industrial wastewater engineering and operations.
The Wastewater Operator will support customers and the organization in operating industrial wastewater treatment systems. The Wastewater Operator plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations and preventative maintenance of the facility. In addition to job-related tasks as assigned by management, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Key Responsibilities for the Wastewater Operator
- Collect wastewater samples for process monitoring and compliance requirements
- Operate equipment, read gauges, meters, and record data
- Perform fundamental basic laboratory work
- Assist with maintenance, repairs, and related tasks as needed
- Effectively utilize the MaintainX Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for task management
- Safely handle chemicals and adjust dosing per supervisor's direction
- Conduct daily walkthroughs of the facility, documentation, completion of checklists, and escalating concerns as needed
- Utilize the SCADA system and make fundamental adjustments
- Participate in On-Call rotations after hours and on weekends with support from management as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Travel Expectations: Travel is not anticipated, but may be required periodically
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to respond within 30 minutes when on call
- Valid driver’s license
- Good problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting skills
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in wastewater
- Previous experience in maintaining industrial equipment
- Previous experience operating a skid steer and a forklift
- Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred
- Hands-on experience with blowers, pumps, motors, and actuated valves, among others
- Ability to obtain Operator Certifications as specified by the local state requirements