Water Operator Technician I
- Full-time
- Contract type: Standard
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.
Job Description
Pay Rate: $32.00 to $36.00 per hour.
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
The Operator II maintains water distribution, treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
- Collect and test water and sewage samples.
- Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
- Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste.
- 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.
- Ensure safety standards are met.
Work Environment:
- Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
- May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
- Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School education or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
- Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
- Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
- Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Possess a CA Water Distribution or Treatment certificate preferred
- Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
- 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.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
- May be required to use ladders or stairs.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
- 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.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.