Wastewater Operator- 2nd Shift- RVI-Hanceville

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Hanceville, AL

23h

About The Position

This position may perform a variety of duties involving wastewater treatment and related systems, including operating a wastewater analysis laboratory and operating and maintaining wastewater collection, pretreatment, full treatment, or other water and wastewater treatment systems. Duties may include collecting samples according to applicable EPA, state, and health department regulations; performing chemical analyses in and outside a laboratory; adjusting systems based on analysis results; and making decisions to maintain regulatory compliance. The operator performs basic mathematical calculations, completes computerized and permit-related reports, maintains operational logs, communicates current operational status to upper management, and performs equipment maintenance. Additional duties may include operating a spotter truck and/or forklift, groundskeeping, painting, housekeeping, and other duties as needed. The successful candidate must meet and maintain state-required minimum qualifications and be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires completion of specified training and certification programs within the stated time frames. Travel is estimated at one to two trips per year. This is a second-shift position in Hanceville.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Word and Excel.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must successfully complete a storm water training program selected by site management within 30 days.
Must successfully complete the Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I and Volume II correspondence courses through California State University Sacramento within 12 months.
Must obtain the lowest-grade certification within 12 months or in accordance with state regulations.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must obtain higher levels of certification and training up to Level A at this facility and maintain minimum qualifications required by state regulations.
Must be able to lift 50–75 pounds, climb and/or descend stairs or ladders, work in unsanitary conditions, and work with hazardous chemicals.
For current team members: no more than four attendance points, at least six months in the current role, and no disciplinary action within the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of wastewater experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate wastewater analysis laboratory and wastewater collection, pretreatment, full treatment, or other water and wastewater treatment systems.
Maintain wastewater systems and related equipment.
Collect samples for analysis in accordance with EPA, state, and health department regulations.
Perform chemical analyses in and outside a laboratory.
Adjust treatment systems based on chemical analysis results and make decisions to maintain regulatory compliance.
Perform mathematical calculations using basic algebraic formulas and a calculator.
Complete computerized reports and compile and complete monthly reports required by permits, state authorities, EPA, or corporate management.
Maintain operations logs and communicate current operational status to upper management.
Perform minor to major equipment maintenance.
Operate a spotter truck and/or forklift.
Perform groundskeeping, painting, and general housekeeping, and other duties as needed.