Entry Level Wastewater Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•Green Bay, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. is hiring an entry-level Wastewater Technician to work in local areas and travel to other locations to learn different wastewater treatment processes. The role involves learning to operate treatment plants, machinery, and equipment that clarify and purify water and wastewater for permitted industrial uses. After training, the technician will help cover shift vacancies and support projects. This is intended to be a one-year development position preparing the employee for a longer-term role such as Wastewater Technician 1, Water Technician 1, or Regional Training & Operations Technician. A state or ABC water/wastewater license is required to complete the program. The technician will receive comprehensive mentoring, technical and commercial training, designated study time, and opportunities to advance in water treatment. The position requires flexibility to work different shifts and shift lengths, including a primary designation of 12-hour night shifts, and may require travel of up to 50% away from home, including trips of one to two weeks, to learn new treatment processes and systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google apps.
One to three years of related work experience.
Must obtain a state or ABC water/wastewater license to graduate from the program.
Willingness to travel and learn at different treatment facilities across the United States.
Ability to work different shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, and shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long periods, walk on uneven surfaces, bend regularly, safely climb onto and exit a forklift, use extension ladders daily, and maneuver in tight spaces.
Ability to work day and night shifts as needed; primary shift designation is 12-hour night shifts.
Eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; employer will not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow into treatment facilities.
Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
Perform scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.
Maintain accurate client records, including chemical residuals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
Comply with client and Veolia safety parameters.
Communicate non-routine operating parameters to fellow operators and management.
Assist with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency when needed.
Coordinate with other operators at customer facilities to maintain water treatment equipment.
Learn to coordinate with Veolia’s purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies, equipment, and chemicals.
Learn to troubleshoot wastewater treatment equipment problems and coordinate repairs as necessary.
Study for and obtain either a physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam.
Participate in the electronic VWT Operator In Training program.
Assist in developing new training aids for the VWT Operator In Training program.
Cover shift vacancies and provide support during projects after training.
Travel to multiple locations to learn new wastewater treatment processes and systems.