Wastewater Operator

Glanbia•Gooding, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensuring all wastewater treatment plant systems are properly controlled to run efficiently. The successful candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to, performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical work related to the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities and systems.

Requirements

Minimum requirement is high school graduation
A minimum of 1-2 years experience with water/wastewater related equipment, i.e. pumps, valves, blowers, mechanics, control systems, etc.
A strong desire to learn the wastewater treatment field is required
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
Ability to read and write instructions in English
Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required
Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Nice To Haves

college level course work in biology, chemistry, hydraulics, mechanics, etc is desired

Responsibilities

Operation and maintenance of sludge pumps, blowers, meters, filters, heat exchanger, gas collection system, liner system, boiler, chemical metering pumps, valves, and various pieces of equipment and control devices
Performing preventative maintenance inspections (service and repairs), various sample collection tasks, analytical laboratory work, chemical usage tracking and recordkeeping
Recording statistical data concerning plant operations; maintain, operate, repair and replace monitoring equipment as necessary
Performing physical activities that will require occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working from a boat, operating a forklift, and wearing personal protective equipment (including a respirator)
Monitoring the performance of the treatment system via specialized equipment, meters, gauges, charts, computers, and data loggers
Calibrating, servicing, and/or repairing equipment such as flow meters and recorders, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meters, and/or other basic monitoring equipment
Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and timely attendance required