Operator in Training - Wastewater Facility

Veolia • Norwalk, CT

2d

About The Position

Position Purpose: Performs a variety of unskilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift; does related work as required; has no supervisory capacity. Learns and gains skills in a variety of equipment maintenance, servicing, and operating tasks. Performs routine maintenance and servicing work in the water/wastewater treatment plant. Understands and carries out oral and written directions. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment.
• General maintenance work.
• Safe work practices.
• Basic biological and chemical principles.
• Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision and training; safe work practices.
• Possess a valid operating license.
• Operator certification at a level required by the State and the project.
• Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to ascend and descend up to 1,100 stair steps per 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 bags weighing up to 50 pounds each from floor level up to waist high in an 8- hour shift.
• Must be able to bend frequently to collect samples.
• Must be able to push a push-type, power lawn mower for up to 3 hours per 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs, and maintains the water/wastewater treatment plant's facilities.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Diagnose operating problems and perform necessary corrective action during work shift.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observes and reports abnormalities to supervisor.
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings.
• Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Does related work as required.

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.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees