SUMMARY OF POSITION
Associate IV (water treatment operator) assists in the operation and maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment systems. This role involves monitoring equipment, performing routine tests and sampling, adjusting chemical feeds as instructed, and helping ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with monitoring water treatment systems such as chemical feed systems, pumps, and related equipment under guidance.
- Learn to collect and help analyze water samples, read gauges, and report to the supervisor
- Assist in monitoring and recording water quality readings (pH, chlorine, turbidity, etc.) and report any out-of-range results to supervisors.
- Use system maps, diagrams, and process flow charts to become familiar with water system operations.
- Accurately log daily operational data, chemical usage, and water quality results following established procedures.
- Assist on preventive maintenance activities and basic repairs on equipment, working with experienced team members.
- Communicate regularly with team members and supervisors regarding system status and work activities.
- Notify appropriate personnel of alarms, equipment issues, or unusual conditions and follow escalation procedures.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participate in training and improvement activities.
- Assist in mixing chemicals according to company guidelines
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Follow assigned priorities and daily work plans that support department goals.
- Provide courteous service and communicate clearly with customers and team members.
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in required job skills and a willingness to learn.
- Show initiative by offering help and completing tasks as assigned.
- Identify routine issues and report them to appropriate team members; assist with problem-solving efforts.
Functional Skills
- Learn to safely operate job-related machinery and equipment following training and safety guidelines.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
- Complete required forms and documentation accurately and on time.
- Ability to communicate in English; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
- Inform supervisor or team members of issues or concerns promptly.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and software.
- Attend safety meetings and other departmental or company related meetings as assigned.
- Participate in all “Lock Out-Tag Out” (LOTO) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) events and trainings.
- Observe all “Good Manufacturing Practices” (GMPs) as specified by the Company’s food safety policy.
Pay Range: $21.65/hr