Wastewater Operator - Essentia

LGI Homes•Lytton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To control, monitor, and apply daily wastewater streams as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position is a 4:00PM - 12:30AM - Monday-Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification required.
Valid driver’s license.
Stable work history.

Nice To Haves

Experience with equipment maintenance is preferred.
Wastewater handling experience is a plus, however training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Monitor wastewater flows to the city and plant lagoons, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations.
Monitor waste flows to storm drainage systems, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations.
Maintain and operate all equipment and machinery associated with handling wastewater, including irrigation reels, tractors, irrigation lines, meters, mowers, pumps, electric motors, etc.
Maintain required records required of wastewater management.
Grounds maintenance of lagoon site, including mowing, snow removal, weed control, etc.
Waste applications of water and solid waste during allowed times (sunrise until midnight; beginning after ground is thawed in the spring until snow is frozen in the winter).
Work with tenant of the grounds to ensure good farm stewardship.
Operate company vehicle, lifts, industrial trucks and equipment as required.
Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Follow good housekeeping practices such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve and report immediately, contacting appropriate plant management (i.e. the Plant Manager and/or the QC Manager).
Operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Operate equipment such as tractors, trucks, mowers, forklifts.
Perform basic math calculations.
Read and record data, legibly documenting for record keeping purposes.
Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures related plant and equipment/machinery operations.
Remain calm and professional at all times.
Understand and communicate information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
Interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
Cooperate and work respectfully with all team members.
Work daily and extended hours as necessary.
Learn how to operate new equipment/machinery.
Tear down equipment, repairing and restoring to operation with the support of maintenance team members.
Ability to adhere to DNR recordkeeping requirements.