Operator III

Veolia • Lincoln, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Participates in the operations, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• The employee must be able to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, paint, welding, and fabrication equipment, and other hand tools required.
• Thorough knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant process and ability to complete processes independently.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including team, management, clients, and vendors in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Safety procedures in maintenance and operations.
• Valid IL DEP Class “C” Water Certificate and Class “B” Wastewater Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years Water and Wastewater Treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
• Adjusts and makes minor repairs to wastewater treatment plant equipment, collects samples, runs tests and keep records.
• Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant process as required.
• Conducts routine testing of water and records the results of all tests.
• Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment.
• Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical fee equipment and adjusts chemical feed rate as indicated by lab tests or instruction.
• Participates in treatment processes, plant laboratory analyses and the operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Ensures the proper implementation of the preventative maintenance program.
• Ensures that all plant records and reports are completed and maintained accurately and on time.
• Furnishes necessary assistance to regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
• Responds to and controls accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gasses, performs confined space entries as required.
• Observation of pump and motor operation and other routine monitoring of equipment, daily record keeping involved writing a logbook and entering data into a computer.

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plans
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering

What This Job Offers

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