Waste Water Operator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Garden City, GA

1d•$28 - $30

About The Position

The Waste Water Operator operates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the wastewater treatment facility, its processes, and the underground sewer system. The role is responsible for technical aspects of plant operations and compliance with state and federal operating regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Chief Operator and is reviewed through reports and results. Another wastewater treatment operator serves as backup when this operator is absent. The schedule is either Sunday through Tuesday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; or Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The operator is also on call for emergencies and breakdowns and participates in rotating weekend plant checks.

Requirements

Hold an active Wastewater Operator License or Industrial Wastewater Operator License from Georgia or a reciprocal licensing state.
Be able to perform and document tests required by state and federal agencies for wastewater treatment plant operation.
Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations.
Have thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment.
Have basic knowledge of state and federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker safety.
Be able to lift 50 pounds and kneel, bend, squat, stoop, and carry.
Be able to work in warm and dusty, possibly cool, and noisy conditions.
Have at least 3 years of experience operating and maintaining wastewater equipment.
Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent credential.
Demonstrate communication, organization, and listening skills.
Have excellent attention to detail, neatness, and follow-through.
Be able to organize and handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance and/or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform sampling, monitoring, and testing to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wastewater, stormwater, and sludge-management regulations.
Assist with installation and inspection of new sewer lines and services.
Install, maintain, and repair the physical plant, pump stations, and their components.
Represent the department to the public during the Chief Operator’s absence.
Assist with regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and machinery.
Respond on call to emergencies and breakdowns at the plant and pump stations.
Conduct required weekend treatment-plant checks on a rotating basis.
Perform work in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
Communicate with the Chief Operator about treatment processes, pump-station operation and malfunctions, and recommend system repairs and improvements.
Use HACCP training to identify critical instrumentation and control systems in utility and processing systems and help ensure food safety.
Support the SQF 2000 System.