O&M Tech I - Certified Water/Wastewater Plant Operator I

Veolia • Dowagiac, MI

10d • $32

About The Position

Candidates must have an S3-D3 or Class C water/wastewater license with the ability to obtain either an S2-D2 or Class B water/wastewater license within 2 years. Candidates possessing an S2-D2 or B water/wastewater license are preferred. The role is paying up to $32 p/hr. Position Purpose: Operating and maintaining a municipal wastewater treatment plant and drinking water plant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Candidate must have an S3-D3 or Class C water/wastewater license with the ability to obtain either an S2-D2 or Class B water/wastewater license within 2 years.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates possessing an S2-D2 or B water/wastewater license are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies (3 weeks), 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.
• Veolia will pay for classes, and exam applications, and exam taking.

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