Laborer Sludge Loading

Veolia Environnement SA • Seaford, NY

8d • $21

About The Position

Position Purpose:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for the loading of Bio-Solids into trailers. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. The incumbent will possess a basic knowledge of maintenance and all wastewater hazards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• At least one (1) year of related trade experience.
• Experience in loading trailers.
• Experience in basic maintenance duties in an industrial location.
• Ability to communicate written and orally.
• Ability to adhere to all policies and regulations regarding safety and compliance.
• Able to utilize materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the day-to-day maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Knowledge or/and ability to safely operate all hand or power tools equipment related to the job.
• Hold and maintain a NYS driver’s license - Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tarping and un-tarping trailers.
• Monitor loading operations to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Open and close charging chutes to allow the trailers to be loaded evenly.
• Weigh empty & full trailers, print weight tickets.
• Manifest loaded trailers.
• Ensure trailers are properly filled and that solids are reasonably leveled off.
• Charge or fuel yard mule.
• Check fluids, hydraulics and air pressure systems in the yard mule.
• Check tire pressure in the yard mule.
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspection of the yard mule and turn over paperwork to Operations Supervisor.
• Clean the truck bay of any accumulated debris or solids.
• Ensure truck bay drains are clear of debris.
• Assist centrifuge operator with cleaning the Dewatering Building process area.
• Ensure no solids or liquids exit the loading area pursuant to NYSDEC spill regulations.
• Check the sludge trailer infrastructure, tractor & tractor tires for any accumulated bio-solids prior to moving the trailer from the loading bay.
• Check third party vendors trailers to ensure they are roadworthy, are free of debris, holes or other issues that could cause a sludge release, and the braking system operates properly.
• Notify the Operations supervisor on duty of any issues immediately.
• Perform custodial and clean-up work on plant grounds including cutting grass, snow removal and trash pick-up. Perform custodial work in buildings including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, washing windows scrubbing walls and vacuuming.
• Perform manual labor functions as assigned.
• Perform minor maintenance services on vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checking tire inflation and performing lubrication according to the manufacturers’ recommended schedules.
• Perform regular checks of equipment condition, noting deficiencies and following maintenance scheduling procedures, schedule the necessary maintenance or replacement.
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted. Apply paint and varnish to buildings and equipment.
• Recommend materials and supplies needed both to advise management on specific applications and to maintain inventory.
• Observe all on-the-job safety regulations.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

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