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Your proactive approach and technical expertise will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nResponsibilities\nOperate and monitor water treatment equipment, including pumps, valves, and control systems such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS) to ensure optimal performance.\nConduct routine inspections and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, water systems, and associated heavy equipment to prevent downtime and ensure safety compliance.\nCollect data on system performance, analyze trends, and generate reports to support operational decision-making and regulatory reporting.\nPerform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on industrial pumps, water treatment machinery, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical components.\nManage the operation of heavy equipment used in construction or maintenance activities while adhering to safety regulations and PPE requirements.\nAssist with the inspection, cleaning, and calibration of water treatment processes to meet environmental standards.\nMaintain detailed records of operations, maintenance activities, safety checks, and compliance documentation in accordance with environmental regulations.\nQualifications\nProven experience working with wastewater treatment plants or water utility distribution systems; familiarity with wastewater systems is highly desirable.\nStrong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience operating pumps, valves, plumbing systems, and water treatment equipment.\nAbility to operate programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS) for process automation.\nKnowledge of environmental compliance standards related to water treatment and wastewater management.\nSkilled in data collection, analysis, basic math calculations, and report generation for operational insights.\nExperience working in the energy & utilities sector or similar industrial environments is preferred.\nCapable of heavy lifting, heavy equipment operation, construction activities, or maintenance tasks as needed.\nFamiliarity with safety regulations including PPE use and hazard mitigation practices.\nStrong problem-solving skills with attention to detail; ability to perform analysis on complex systems.\nGood communication skills for team collaboration and documentation purposes.\nJoin us as a Facility Operator where your expertise will help safeguard our environment while advancing your career in a fast-paced utility setting!\nPay: $23.77 - $28.62 per hour\nBenefits:\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Vantara Facility Services","rawCompany":"vantara facility services","city":"Toledo","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:52:47.049Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8031.00","title":"Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators","slug":"water-and-wastewater-treatment-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"},{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"221320","title":"Sewage Treatment Facilities","slug":"sewage-treatment-facilities"},{"code":"221310","title":"Water Supply and Irrigation Systems","slug":"water-supply-and-irrigation-systems"},{"code":"237110","title":"Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"water-and-sewer-line-and-related-structures-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Facility Operator","description":"Job Overview\nWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Facility Operator to oversee the daily operations of water treatment and wastewater systems within a dynamic utility environment. 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