Wastewater Operator - 1st shift (Relocation)

Smithfield FoodsLincoln, NE
Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for tending the pumps and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage). Operator is responsible for collecting samples; reading charts and flow meters and gauges to determine equipment malfunctions and performing minor repairs on equipment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years' relevant experience and/or training, required.
  • Nebraska Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment); and Nebraska Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years of employment).
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
  • Knowledge Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
  • Must be able to travel occasionally with possible extended overnight stays.
  • Must be available for night and weekend on-call status.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters and other equipment used to decontaminate waste water (sewage) by settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
  • Collects samples and makes process reports.
  • Reads charts, flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
  • In the absence of key personnel the employee’s supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
  • Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
  • Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
  • Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs
  • LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
  • Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
  • Leadership development initiatives
  • Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
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