Wastewater Operator - 1st shift (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for tending the pumps and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage). The Operator is responsible for collecting samples, reading charts and flow meters and gauges to determine equipment malfunctions, and performing minor repairs on equipment. The plant environment will include outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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.