Wastewater Operator I - Oklahoma City, OK

At Jacobs, we challenge what is 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 a Wastewater Operator, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. You’ll operate, repair, and maintain the water treatment plant’s facilities; perform routine laboratory tests; understand and carry out oral and written directions..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/ wastewater, sludge, and effluent

• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings

• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control

• Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

• Make operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel

• Performs other duties as required

*As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. The OMFS business uses Telematics & Dash Cameras with our fleet of vehicles and all new hires will require a Telematics acknowledgement to be signed.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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• State of Oklahoma Level D Wastewater Operator License required or ability to obtain through reciprocity with 6 months of hire

• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility

• Experience with sound safety principles and practices

• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on call duty as required

• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, you’ll also have

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision

• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.