Assistant Operator - Wastewater Facility

Veolia Environnement SA • Ridgefield, CT

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: Under direct supervision, responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Valid CT Drivers license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Some technical or mechanical work experience preferred.
• Prefer CT Wastewater Grade 2 license or ability to and obtain CT Wastewater Grade 2 license within 36 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine testing of water as directed, records test results and maintains the plant log book with accurate and timely entries of activities.
• Maintaining the facility treatment units to include settlementation basin, filters, sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant Instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer. Identify and report the need for repairs to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers and chemical feed equipment.
• Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as Indicated by lab tests or by direction of the Project Leader or designee to comply with effluent discharge requirements as established for the plant. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
• Assists with repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for housekeeping and grounds-up keep to Include mopping, dusting, mowing and weed whacking.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees