Intern

Job Description

The Intern – Water/Wastewater Operations is responsible for tasks leading to learning to operate machinery, pumps and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities. This is a temporary Full-time or part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Learn through observation.
• Learn to complete checklists for meters, tank levels and perform lab work related to calibrating meters and taking samples
• Learn to operate a variety of equipment/machinery including: valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Learn to conduct routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
• Ensures facilities are clean, neat and secure.
• Provides customer service functions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to complete a 500-word essay at conclusion of assignment.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience : High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications : Valid Driver’s License

Technical : Ability to follow manual & operating instructions; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.

Communication : Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Willing to help others. Maintains composure in challenging situations.

Problem Solving & Quality : Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality.

Managing For Results : Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies & SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.

Leadership & Initiative : Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools; access confined spaces; continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.