Operator/Operator in Training - Wastewater Facility

Veolia Environnement SA • Agawam Town, MA

17d • $30

About The Position

Position Purpose: Under the general direction of Plant Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment plant equipment, pump stations, lift stations and performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection system operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater system operations.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing.
• Available for stand-by duty and emergencies as needed.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and/or SOPs.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank capacity.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and factual variables.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet risk management guidelines is required.
• Massachusetts Grade IV or higher Wastewater/Water Treatment Certification as required by facility being operated.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in related field is preferred.
• Massachusetts Collection System Grade I desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating water and wastewater treatment plant equipment on a shift basis.
• Operating, on a permanent or rotating basis, assigned treatment plant equipment.
• Obtaining and recording, either in writing or by data entry, the readings of meters and gauges.
• Daily inspections and maintenance of assigned equipment; cleans console.
• Removes debris from equipment.
• Sampling liquid streams, preparing reports and records pertaining to equipment operation and related matters.

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees