Collection System Operator

Background

Founded in 1979, Astbury Water Technology, Inc. (Astbury) is a leading provider of water and sewer utility operations and maintenance (O&M) services. With four locations and three regulated water and/or sewer utilities throughout Indiana, we have the resources to support customers with a full range of services, including system management, routine O&M, laboratory analysis, utility locates, and customer billing. Our organization’s success is a direct result of dedicated and hardworking employees, high standards of service and ethics, and a unique offering of services and solutions. Astbury, which is family-owned and operated, maintains an entrepreneurial business philosophy dedicated to serving the market’s needs.

Job Description

Astbury has an immediate opening for a Collection System Operator to assist in the operation of wastewater collection systems throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana. We are seeking an individual with experience operating wastewater collection systems, including lift stations, grinder pump stations (Barnes, E/One), low pressure sanitary systems (LPSS) and air relief/flushing valves, generators, and odor control systems. This position will be involve operating and maintaining private and municipal sewer utility systems throughout the area and will report at least weekly to our North Central Service Center in Warsaw, Indiana where our team is based.

Candidates must be reliable, flexible, and willing to learn. This position, which will report to Astbury’s Collection System Group Manager, is ideal for those who are self-motivated and can handle working independently at times.

General Responsibilities

• Initially working with an experienced technician to gain an in-depth understanding of Astbury’s collection systems in the area, our processes, and all necessary training and certification
• Share service call responsibility for individual grinder stations and lift stations, including diagnosis, pump and control panel replacement and troubleshooting, and control panel repairs
• Perform grinder station pump diagnosis and repairs (Barnes, E/One)
• Grinder station check valve replacements and special repair projects
• Asist with preventative maintenance of air release valves, flushing valves, and collection system dead ends
• Operate crane truck, vacuum trailer, and pump retrieval equipment
• General Skills
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, and hydraulics
• Ability to repair and rebuild grinder station pumps (training provided)
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, troubleshooting, and repair of simple control circuitry for basic pump control panels
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs
• Prior customer experience is a plus
• Basic competence with computers and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage your time while working independently
• Balance of technical and interpersonal skills
• Confined Space Entry

Candidates must have a high degree of flexibility and reliability, in addition to experience. Astbury offers a wide array of services and prefers to keep employees somewhat interchangeable, so we are seeking job candidates who are capable of and interested in learning and performing a range of related tasks and projects. Also, in emergency situations, employees will share after-hours on-call responsibilities.

Education & Certifications

This position requires:

• A High School Diploma
• A valid Drivers’ License and clean driving record
• Electrical and/or mechanical experience preferred
• Confined Space Entry experience preferred
• Trade school certification is a plus

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and capabilities, and this position has significant advancement potential. We offer competitive pay, career advancement, paid time-off, health insurance, on-call stipends, company vehicles, and 401k retirement plans. We are strongly committed to retaining talented and hard-working employees. Astbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Further Information

We wish to fill this position as soon as possible; if you are interested and feel you are well-suited, please apply through Indeed or submit a résumé to: AstburyJobs@AstburyGroup.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Indiana Wastewater or Drinking Water License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person