Wastewater Operator Trainee Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, has an opening for a Wastewater Operator Trainee to work at the Beaver Falls wastewater system. Reporting to the Plant Supervisor and working with guidance from the Chief Operator, this role ensures safe, efficient plant operations and supports compliance, maintenance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain plant equipment and processes.
Monitor effluent quality and make operational performance adjustments.
Perform lab sampling, testing, and reporting.
Maintain accurate records and reports for regulatory compliance.
Ensure safety protocols and plant security are followed.
Qualifications:- 1 year of wastewater operations experience preferred.
- Passing the DEP subclass 2 & 4 along with the general exam is a requirement of employment. Time will be allotted per union contract that dictates the window for achieving this requirement
- Strong math, communication, and computer skills.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs and pass required assessments.
Schedule:
7:00 AM3:30 PM (may include shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts per union agreement) Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship and family members cannot work in the same department.
