Environmental/Wastewater Technician

Wieland•Clemmons, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring an Environmental/Wastewater Technician. The Environmental/Wastewater Technician will be responsible for conducting tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil. Assists the Environmental Supervisor with government inspections and implementation of corrective action for environmental related issues. Operate and maintain Wastewater Treatment Plants, Biological, Physical Chemical, and Copper Removal System. This role is located in Pine Hall - North Carolina and will be fully on-site.

Requirements

24-hour Hazmat Technician Training
Department of Transportation & Hazardous Materials Compliance Training
Operate a backhoe, forklift and other heavy equipment as needed.
Knowledge of Wastewater and Water Treatment Processes
Mathematical Skills to perform complex Wastewater and Water Calculations.
2+ – Years Experience
Must be able to perform firm grasping, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, standing, crouching, sitting, negotiating stairs, ladders, and slippery surfaces in a hot/cold (summer/winter) environment, regularly lifting up to 50 lbs.
Work safely with, around, and wearing protection for cleaning chemicals, solvents, copper fumes, inks and lubricants.

Nice To Haves

State Certifications for Wastewater and Water not required but recommended.
Grade II Wastewater Operator Certification
Class C Well Operator Certification
Class C Water Distribution Operator Certification

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain all wastewater systems and evaporation equipment onsite.
Collect water samples from streams, raw processed water, industrial wastewater, or water from other sources.
Set up Monitoring equipment to provide analytical information.
Handling and disposal Used Oil in totes and drums.
Handling and disposal of Hazardous Waste.