Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

Are you ready to make a splash in your career? Join our team as a Wastewater Operator I and dive into a world of exciting challenges and opportunities. As a Wastewater Operator I, you'll be the driving force behind the maintenance of water wells, treatment facilities, and distribution pipelines. From chemical feeder equipment to telemetry sensory devices, you'll handle it all. Your role involves not only technical expertise but also a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Join us in ensuring water quality, addressing concerns, and making a positive impact on our community. Apply now and let your career flow in the right direction!

Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the plant operation team, performing daily maintenance and repair tasks
• Conduct sampling and laboratory testing for regulatory compliance, ensuring our operations meet the highest standards
• Train fellow Operators in technical functions and operations, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Take the lead in implementing improvements based on research and recommendations
• Provide outstanding customer service by maintaining open communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep the team informed of daily operations, important developments, and work activities
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the delivery of services with the utmost professionalism
• Execute routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions
• Conduct daily inspections of wastewater treatment facilities and related equipment
• Record various equipment and process readings, making adjustments for system flow and stability
• Detect and communicate mechanical or process deficiencies to the supervisor
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in plumbing, well operation, or water/wastewater treatment
• TCEQ Class D Operator License in specific area of concentration; i.e. Wastewater or Basic Water Operations, or a Class I Collections or ability to acquire within one year from date of hire
• Valid driver's license and may require a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with appropriate classification and endorsements
• Ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and blueprints
• Proficient in general math calculations and common water-related computations
• Flexibility to work swing or graveyard shifts

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.