Entry Level Wastewater Technician

Water Technologies•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. is hiring an entry-level wastewater operator to learn and control treatment plants, machines, and equipment used to clarify and purify water and wastewater for permitted industrial uses. The role involves training at several local facilities and traveling to other locations to learn different wastewater treatment processes. Once trained, the employee will help cover shift vacancies and support projects. This is intended to be a one-year position that prepares the employee for a longer-term role, such as Wastewater Technician 1, Water Technician 1, or Regional Training & Operations Technician. To graduate from the program, the employee must obtain a state or ABC water/wastewater license. The employee will participate in the electronic VWT Operator In Training program, receive training materials and designated study time, and study for a physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam. Work takes place at wastewater treatment plants and outdoors, with exposure to extreme weather and potentially hazardous conditions. The role requires flexibility to work day, evening, and night shifts, including a primary designation of 12-hour night shifts, and shifts may range from 8 to 12 hours. Travel may involve one to two weeks away from home and could reach 50% while learning new treatment processes and systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with MS Office or Google apps.
1–3 years of related work experience.
Willingness to travel and learn at several styles of treatment facilities across the United States.
Ability to work day and night shifts as needed, with primary shift designation being 12-hour night shifts.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk on uneven surfaces.
Ability to bend regularly, safely climb onto and exit a forklift, and use extension ladders daily.
Ability to climb into and maneuver the body in tight spaces.
Must obtain a state or ABC water/wastewater license to graduate from the program.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow into treatment facilities.
Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
Learn to perform scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.
Maintain accurate client records, including chemical residual content, water turbidity, and water pressure.
Comply with client and Veolia safety parameters.
Communicate regularly with fellow operators and management about non-routine operating conditions.
Assist with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency as needed.
Coordinate with other operators at customer plants to maintain water treatment equipment.
Learn to coordinate with Veolia's purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies, equipment, and chemicals.
Learn to troubleshoot problems with client wastewater treatment equipment and coordinate repairs as necessary.
Study for and obtain either the physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam.
Participate in the electronic VWT Operator In Training program.
Assist in developing new training aids for the VWT Operator In Training program.
Travel to multiple facilities to learn different wastewater treatment processes and systems.
Help cover shift vacancies and provide support during projects once trained.

Benefits

Medical insurance starting Day 1.
Dental insurance starting Day 1.
Vision insurance starting Day 1.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts.
AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Comprehensive mentoring, extensive technical and commercial training, and career advancement pathways.