O&M Tech
The leading provider of comprehensive water and wastewater services to municipal and industrial customers
The O&M Technician I performs a variety of operation and maintenance functions at water production and related facilities. Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
This is an entry-level position that performs basic operational duties under the direction of a certified operator, performs maintenance tasks, and performs janitorial and laborer duties. Days and hours of duty may vary as required to fill other O&M Technician shift schedules, or under unusual circumstances.
Requirements:
* High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
* Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
* Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
* Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
* Six months to two years experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
* Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
* Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.
* Must have the ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
* Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
* Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
* Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
* Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
* Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
