Entry Level Wastewater Technician

Water Technologies • Lena, WI

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About The Position

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. is hiring an entry-level Wastewater Technician to learn and control wastewater treatment plants, machinery, and equipment used to clarify and purify water for permitted industrial uses. The position includes training at several local facilities and travel to other locations to learn different wastewater treatment processes. After training, the employee may help cover shift vacancies and support projects.

This is intended to be a one-year training position preparing 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 Veolia’s electronic Operator In Training program and receive training materials and designated study time for certification preparation.

The role requires flexibility to work day, evening, and night shifts, including shifts of 8 to 12 hours. The primary shift designation is 12-hour night shifts. Travel may involve being away from home for one to two weeks at a time and could reach 50% while learning new wastewater treatment processes and systems. Work takes place at wastewater treatment plants and outdoors, with exposure to weather extremes and various workplace hazards. Physical activities include lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, climbing ladders, standing and walking for extended periods, bending, and maneuvering in tight spaces.

Veolia offers mentoring, technical and commercial training, and career advancement opportunities in water treatment and environmental sustainability. The company states that it is an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

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 multiple styles of treatment facilities across the United States.
• Ability to work different shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, and shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours.
• Ability to obtain a state or ABC water/wastewater license to graduate from the program.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet and use extension ladders daily.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to bend regularly, safely climb onto and exit a forklift, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Eligibility to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.

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 concentrations 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 non-routine operating parameters to fellow operators and management.
• 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 customer wastewater treatment equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Study for and obtain a 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 wastewater treatment processes and systems.
• Assist with covering shift vacancies and providing project support once trained.

Benefits

• Medical insurance starting on day one
• Dental insurance starting on day one
• Vision insurance starting on day one
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive mentoring, technical and commercial training, and career advancement pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED