Wastewater Operator

Description

• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• Collect and test water and sewage samples.
• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.

Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.
• High School education or GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• RI WW Grade 1 or the ability to obtained within 1 year of employment.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water and/or wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance