- Location
- Rio Rancho
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Qualifications:
Operator-in-Training 2
- **POST probationary period**
- Union position
- Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- PTO accrual
- Paid Holidays
- Clothing/boot allowance
BASIC Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Water level I Certification (REQUIRED)
- Minimum of one year of water experience (REQUIRED)
PREFERRED Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; and basic biological and chemical principles.
- Interview and Physical Work Location: 919 Red Hill Pl NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of unskilled and routine maintenance tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant on an assigned shift; learns and gains skills in a variety of equipment maintenance, servicing, and operating tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs any combination of tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plants and pumping stations as directed
- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, sludge, and effluent under direction of Operator, Operator I, Operator II, Lead Operator or Lead Operator II
- Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
- Observes and reports abnormalities to Lead Operator, or Lead Operator II.
- Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control; starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes under direction of Operator, Operator I, Operator II, Lead Operator or Lead Operator II
- Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
- Takes samples and performs process control laboratory tests and analyses
- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
- Must be fit and able to work overtime
- Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures
- Follows written and oral instructions
- Performs other duties as assigned
