Switchboard Operator, Sr. jobs in Yakima, WA

Operator I-(BIN000114)

Your Impact :

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 an Operator, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Quincy, WA, 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 treat ment plant's facili ties; perform routine laboratory tests; understand and carry out oral and written directions;

establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Performs any combinations of following tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plant :

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

Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel

Does related work as required

Here's What You'll Need :

• 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
• Possess a valid driver’s license

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 & Physical Requirements :

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.

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, 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, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals.

The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Primary Location

United States-Washington-Quincy-US WA Quincy - Quincy

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Apr 24, 2024, 9 : 09 : 38 AM

Operations & Maintenance

Organization

Job Type

ExperiencedJob Classification : Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

US WA Quincy - Quincy16749 Rd 9, NWQuincy98848Capabilities : Wastewater

Last updated : 2024-04-24