Plant Operator Technician I - Dayshift NON-CDL(Wednesday - Saturday)

Wind River Environmental•Hiram, GA

About The Position

The Plant Operator I reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for operating sewage, FOG, and sludge waste processing and disposal equipment at a septic and wastewater processing plant. The role helps produce quality effluent water in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and includes plant reporting and clerical duties. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role is non-CDL. The estimated hourly pay range is $23.00 to $25.00; final compensation depends on factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Ability to write and interpret safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, routine reports, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, regulatory agents, and employees.
Ability to calculate volumes, dosing ratios, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and unit conversions, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to complete standard wet laboratory tests, such as TSS, COD, pH, and conductivity.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen and physical examination.
Strong mechanical and process background, with an understanding of pumps, valves, blowers, and hydraulics.
Basic math and computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Must obtain confined-space-entry and forklift-operation certifications if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Act as a plant operator responsible for total plant operations.
Complete monthly reporting and order chemicals.
Work independently within established procedures associated with the job function.
Monitor control panels and adjust plant operations as needed.
Observe operating conditions and interpret instrument, meter, gauge, and test readings to determine process-control needs.
Operate equipment for receiving, headworks, chemical addition, filtering, settling, sludge processing, and related processes.
Maintain a plant log of operations, events, and important parameters.
Conduct routine laboratory tests, including TSS, COD, and pH.
Ensure pumps, valves, boiler instruments, and other plant and wastewater treatment equipment function properly.
Monitor equipment for potential failures and make minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.