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Jacobs Facilities Plant Operator 
United States, Washington, Quincy 
212106617

17.08.2024
Your impact

lasting solutions for tomorrow.Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services,you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empoweringcommunities to focus on what matters most to them – people.


Responsibilities:

  • Operates, repairs, and maintains the water/wastewater treatment plant's facilities
  • Performs routine laboratory tests
  • Understands and carries out oral and written directions
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
  • Performs any combinations of following tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plant:
  • Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/ wastewater, sludge, and effluent
  • Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
  • Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
  • Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
  • Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
  • Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
  • Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
  • Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
  • Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
  • Does related work as required
Here's what you'll need
  • 1 to 2 years experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
  • Possess a valid operating license; Operator certification at a level required by the State and the project. A class I wastewater license in Washington would be preferred.
  • Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision and training; safe work practices

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • A class I wastewater license in Washington

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.