Water Treatment/Reclamation Plant Operator/Maintenance Intern

What you’ll be doing

Hands-on training designed to provide training in the operation and maintenance area of either the Water Treatment or Water Reclamation plants, potable water, advanced water treatment and water reclamation plant, and analytical laboratory testing.

You will be responsible for…

• Maintaining and operating plant equipment, advanced water treatment system and wastewater.
• Operating valves, gates, and pumps; adjusting flow rates and chemical feed rate.
• Collecting samples and submitting for laboratory testing.
• Monitoring control panels, gauges, and meters.
• Maintaining written data on test results, gauges, and meter readings.
• Checking chemical tank levels; chemical solutions; laboratory equipment.
• Preparing written logs.
• Performs related duties as required.

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us

• Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Completion of at least 15 semester hours of college coursework in Water Technology, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance/Repair, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance/Repair or any related curriculum.
• Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respiratory protection equipment and must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by hire date.
• Must obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an 8-hour refresher course annually.
• Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) or equivalent certification within 6 months of start date.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date.

What you need to know

• Hourly Pay $18.00
• Up to 5 Days, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (1 to 10 hours per day, 20-40 hours per week)
• Flexible, Temporary up to 1 year with option to extend
• Location varies based on assignment
• Benefits Available – Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life, Short-Term Disability

Want to apply? Get in touch today!

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration of this position.

Any job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, fingerprinting, employment verifications and reference checks. All qualified candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States.

Marathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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