O&M Tech I - Certified Water/Wastewater Plant Operator I
About The Position
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. 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.
- 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
- Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
- Candidates possessing an S2-D2 or B water/wastewater license are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
- 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.
- Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
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
