Plant Operator at Amtec in Buzzards Bay, MA

Job Summary

Essential duties:

- Plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot and test processes using gauges, analyzers, meters, SCADA and other instrumentation.

- Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and other plant equipment.

- Maintain operations logs and reports; perform plant-related calculations.

- Mix and add treatment chemicals; install/replace chlorine cylinders; ensure regulatory compliance.

- Install, maintain, repair and service pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders and analyzers.

- Collect samples and perform routine water quality lab tests; collect regulatory samples.

- General facility and grounds maintenance.

- Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, forklift, dump truck, etc.); assist unloading chemicals.

- 24-hour operation: after-hours work and 24/7 emergency response availability.

Minimum qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.

- Water and/or wastewater treatment license, or ability to obtain within 24 months.

- Basic math and chemistry applied to water treatment.

- Knowledge of safety practices (chemicals, confined space entry, excavation, electrical safety).

- General knowledge of water system and plant operations.

- Able to use SCBA/respiratory equipment; English fluency.

- Pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers and/or state safety training with annual refreshers.

Preferred: 1 year as Distribution or Collections Operator, or 2 years water utility experience; basic plumbing skills.

Physical: confined spaces, noise/chemical exposure with PPE, extreme weather, lift/carry 50 lb, elevated water storage tanks, all hours. Benefits: medical/dental/vision (85% of premium paid), paid vacation and sick, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) + profit sharing, life/AD&D/LTD, HSA/FSA.

Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person