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Wastewater Operator/Operator Trainee

Provincetown, MA 02657

Posted: 05/11/2023 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Number: 563781 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Wastewater Operator/Operator Trainee for their plant in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This person will be responsible for the full-time operation and general maintenance of facility equipment and process control at the wastewater facilities and collection system.  Additional responsibilities include grounds keeping, plant housekeeping, and lab testing.  The schedule may require you to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as required for emergency call outs or scheduled shift coverage. This will rotate between the plant staff so that you are not on call at all times.
What will you need to succeed?
 
  • The ability to obtain a “Full” Massachusetts municipal wastewater treatment operator’s license within 1 year.  Will accept an O.I.T license.
  • Ability to obtain 1B hoisting license to operate facility boom equipped vehicles.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a wastewater treatment facility, operations, and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education. Will consider entry level with minimal professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility and collection system.
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather and perform maintenance in tight / confined spaces specific to tanks and manholes.
  • Basic maintenance skills on mechanical equipment to include pumps and valves.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • High School graduate or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background.

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.