Waste Water Operator
About The Position
This position is responsible for ensuring that all water leaving the plant water treatment facility meets or exceeds required guidelines. In addition, the Waste water employee works with production departments to ensure discharge of effluents and waste products coming into the waste water and rendering facilities are handled according to required city, state and federal regulations and oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of all of the facilities grounds. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Ability to obtain a Wastewater Operator's license.
- Valid Driver’s license, High School Diploma/GED.
- Ability to maintain equipment after training Excellent attendance record.
- Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Performs operational maintenance on all water treatment systems.
- Pump blood from kill room.
- Monitors wastewater treatment plant and identifies needed changes and potential problems; makes necessary adjustments.
- Performs chemical analysis of water samples.
- Cleans drain pads.
- Operates a computer to monitor pump stations, plant operations, and alarms.
- Maintains daily records and shift logs of plant operations.
- Reviews readings from meters, computers, and instruments.
- Yard jockey - drives wastewater truck.
- Oversees the operation of per-treatment equipment.
- Ensure the Proper operation of rendering and Offal equipment.
- Be willing to cross train and learn all task in department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
