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

Wind River Environmental LLC•Hiram, GA

2d•$23 - $25

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 supports production of quality effluent water in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and includes plant reporting and clerical duties. This is a day-shift position scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A non-CDL position is specified. The estimated base pay range at the time of posting is $23.00–$25.00 per hour; final compensation depends on factors including 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-lab 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.
If not already certified, must become certified in confined-space entry and forklift operation.

Nice To Haves

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Act as a plant operator responsible for total plant operations.
Complete monthly reporting and order chemicals.
Work independently within established procedures for the job function.
Monitor control panels and adjust plant operations as needed.
Observe changes in operating conditions and interpret instrument, meter, gauge, and test readings to determine process-control needs.
Operate equipment used for receiving, headworks, chemical addition, filtering, setting, and sludge processing.
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.