PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Water Treatment Plant Operator in Pacific Grove, California.

　　Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator

　　Job Type: Full time; Consultant ( 10 months )

　　Location: Pacific Grove, CA 93950

　　Schedule: Monday to Friday; 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The employee is required to work rotating shifts and weekends and is subject to 24-hour call out.

　　Pay Rate: $38.51 per hour

　　Position Description:

　　• Start-up, shut-down, routine operations, and periodic operating checks of plant equipment, to include but not be limited to: pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, and measuring and control systems.

　　• Perform routine preventive maintenance, such as lubrication, operating adjustments, cleaning, and painting equipment.

　　• Load and unload chemicals either by hand or using chemical-handling equipment, i.e. hand trucks, hoists and/or chemical transfer pumps.

　　• Perform corrective maintenance on plant mechanical equipment and telemetry, i.e. chemical feed pumps, motors, and valves.

　　• Maintain plant records, including operating logs, daily diaries, chemical inventories, data logs and SCADA data/trends.

　　• Monitor the status of plant operating guidelines, such as flows, pressures, chemical feeds, levels and water quality indicators.

　　• Performs regular Water Quality sampling, including but not limited to bacteriological, organic and inorganic, point of entry, and process sampling (turbidity, chlorine residuals, pH, etc.) as needed and field lab testing as required.

　　• Order chemicals, parts, and tools.

　　• Conduct safety inspections, follow safety rules for plant operations, and also participate in safety tailgate meetings.

　　• Communicate effectively with other operators and supervisors on the technical level expected for the position.

　　• Make arithmetic calculations to determine chemical feed rates, flow quantities, detention and contact times, and hydraulic loadings as required for plant operations.

　　• Performs other similar work which he/she may be called upon, and any other work as necessary to satisfactorily complete the job which he/she has been assigned.

　　• Drives a company vehicle and operates equipment according to established safety procedures and policies.

　　Materials Used: various cleaning compounds, materials, chemicals, and tools used in the treatment of water.

　　Cleaning compounds used: solvents and everyday cleaning supplies.

　　Chemicals Used: Treatment chemicals including but not limited to: Ferric Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc ortho-Phosphate

　　Equipment/Tools Used: All applicable equipment needed to perform the job function including, but not limited to: Small hand tools, calibration and testing equipment, and any other tools necessary to perform and complete the duties of the job.

　　Knowledge and Ability Required:

　　High school education or equivalent.

　　Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

　　Requires physical and mechanical abilities.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

　　Must obtain a California Department of Public Health certification as a Water Treatment Operator, Grade 1 within one year of higher or reclassification, and obtain a Grade II within two years of hire or reclassification. Certification(s) must be maintained.

　　The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Must possess a valid California Driver's License; Class C with Hazardous Material Endorsement desirable. One year mechanical, utility, or manufacturing experience a must.

　　Work Environment: The employee frequently works in, but not limited to, extreme outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts and in high or precarious places; and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock.

　　Pay Details: $30.00 to $38.50 per hour

　　Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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　　The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.