Operator I

Veolia • Taunton, MA

5d

About The Position

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment at a refinery or industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications. The role requires learning to operate assigned machines independently and meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets. The operator works in a team environment and is expected to readily take on additional or new responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English-language operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and readiness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check.
• Obtain a Grade 5 Wastewater License within 6 months.
• Obtain a Grade 6 Wastewater License within 12 months.
• Ability to walk for as many as five miles per shift and lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally 60 pounds.
• Ability to enter confined spaces and use ladders or stairs as required.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, and ability to adjust focus; close visual observation is required to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a related position and environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment.
• Learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment while meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical-feed and odor-control equipment, disinfection equipment, sludge-processing filters, belt presses, measuring and control devices, testing equipment, and material-handling equipment.
• Work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call duty if required by the site.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Savings accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteering

What This Job Offers

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