Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Subsidiary : KIRA Training Services

Job Title : Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Work Location : USAF Academy, CO

Labor Category : Non-Exempt, CBA

Clearance Level : Public Trust

Travel Requirement : N / A

Pay Rate : $36.67 / hr

Health & Welfare : $8.78 – 11.93 / hr up to 40 hours per week to be used toward health premiums

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description, it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission : to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work :

Provide operational support for the Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Responsibilities : Wastewater Plant

• Operate sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage, monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage, observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through screening, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes
• Maintain log of operations and records meter and gas readings
• Gives directions to wastewater treatment-plant attendants and sewage-disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance, and may collect sewage sample, using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests, using testing equipment, such as colorimeter.
• Perform Preventative and Operational as well as corrective maintenance as required or directed.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Makes rounds collecting samples and running analysis testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits :

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation :

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.