Operator-in-Training

Title: Operator-in-Training
Duration: 4+ months
Location: Rickreall, OR 97371

Your Impact:
At Clients, we challenge what's currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and 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, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As an Operator-in-Training, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can
deliver their services - uninterrupted. You'll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant including maintenance of equipment and quality control testing. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You'll operate treatment facilities to control the flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent, observe variations in operating conditions, and interpret meter and gauge readings. You'll also collect samples, maintain shift logs, and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of you and your team.

Here's What You'll Need:
* Basic experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
* Basic understanding of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to enter data into a maintenance management system
* A valid driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally, You'll Also Have:
* A current, or working towards obtaining a first-level water/wastewater treatment certification
* Basic familiarity with the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations, valves, pumps, and motors
* Safe work practices Safety is a core value for Clients. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will involve a substantial amount of time performing safety-sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety-sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

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, and 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, or outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.