Middlesex Water Company · 21 hours ago
Water/Wastewater Operator
Millsboro, DE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$49K/yr - $72K/yrMiddlesex Water Company is Delaware’s premiere water company since 1964, promoting professional development and a supportive work environment. The Water/Wastewater Operator will operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment facilities and supply plants, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing support to various departments.
Water
Responsibilities
Operate municipal, industrial water, and wastewater treatment facilities
Enter process data electronically into company database using field computing equipment
Review and sign State Monthly and Annual Discharge Monitoring Reports as required by law
Respond to customer complaints and inquiries for other departments
Provide field support for billing, meter reading, and collection staff
Provide labor and support for the Senior Operator
Perform water / wastewater analysis using field / lab equipment provided
Perform microscopic evaluation of wastewater samples
Perform preventive maintenance, calibration of chart recorders, analyzers, and programming of VFD’s and PLC’s
Respond to Miss Utility tickets and uses Company GIS to identify emergency locations
Troubleshoot minor mechanical, piping, electrical, and electronic systems/controls
Evaluate problems and implement process adjustments to biological, chemical, and physical processes
Take bacteriological samples as assigned by Senior Operator or District Manager
Monitor system processes using SCADA
Lifts chemical which are approximately 50 pounds
May be required to work and be licensed in multiple states
Must adhere to Company and customer safety policies/ procedures and use of appropriate PPE
Shall be required to be on-call and/or work weekends and shifts as scheduled
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent, required
Must possess a valid driver's license
Good reading and writing skills
Ability to comprehend and work with numerical data
Able to perform basic Algebra
Good overall mechanical skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Familiar with MS Word and MS Excel
Able to use basic hand tools
Able to use electrical Multi-meter
Must possess Delaware Base Level Drinking Water License
Must possess a Delaware Level II Wastewater License to perform Multi-plant operations or be able to obtain within one year
Must also obtain all treatment endorsements applicable to the District assigned
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
All candidates must successfully pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and possess a valid driver's license in good standing (if required for the position)
Must be cleared by Department of Defense to access government facility
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective first of the month after hire).
401(k) with company match.
Company paid life and disability insurance.
Paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
Company
Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company is a water utility based in the U.S. state of New Jersey that was first incorporated in 1897.
Founded in 1897
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Nadine Leslie
President and CEO
Mohammed G. Zerhouni
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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