Plant Operator Technician I

Wind River Environmental•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

This position is responsible for accepting sewage and FOG waste for disposal and maintaining equipment, disposal logs, and operational logs at a septic and wastewater processing plant. The operator works independently within established procedures, prioritizes safety and compliance, and interacts with customers periodically. Duties include operating receiving and headworks equipment, monitoring process conditions, maintaining instrumentation and records, collecting samples, and performing housekeeping and routine equipment care.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
High school diploma.
Ability to successfully pass a drug screen, medical certification, physical exam, and road exams.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Must be able to meet the physical demands evaluation.

Responsibilities

Perform all work with safety and compliance as top priorities.
Work independently within established procedures associated with the job function.
Monitor manifests and correct deficiencies with drivers.
Operate equipment associated with receiving, headworks, and related processes.
Maintain detailed operational logs.
Monitor equipment for potential failures and make minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
Perform plant housekeeping and cleaning.
Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor equipment repairs, and identify and report potential issues to maintenance personnel.
Calibrate, clean, and document process instrumentation, including conductivity, pH, temperature, meters, and other instruments as needed.
Perform and document daily plant process parameters, testing results, and discharge volumes.
Collect samples for testing at in-house and outside laboratories as required.
Hook up and unload tractor trailers and pump trucks as needed.
Conduct necessary sampling and testing and process disposal tickets.
Perform other related duties as required.