2Nd Shift Wastewater Technician

JBS Foods • Ottumwa, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Technician works in the wastewater area, making daily operational adjustments, operating equipment, and recording data. The role includes monitoring equipment, reporting problems, assisting with laboratory testing, entering environmental data, operating a sludge press, and maintaining general housekeeping in the wastewater plant area. The technician must be able to obtain an Iowa Grade 1 wastewater operator license within 18 months of employment. The position is based in Ottumwa, Iowa, and is scheduled from 12:00 PM to midnight, Saturday through Monday. Work on some holidays is required on a rotating basis, and the technician may cover coworkers’ vacations as needed. The role may require working outdoors year-round and climbing stairs. External candidates are not eligible for sponsorship. Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

Requirements

• Good communication skills.
• Mechanical skills.
• General math skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for data entry.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work unsupervised as required.
• Able to work outdoors year-round as needed.
• Able to climb stairs.
• Good attendance record; internal candidates must have fewer than 3.0 points.
• Previous experience is helpful but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Make daily operational adjustments in the wastewater area.
• Operate wastewater equipment and record operational data.
• Monitor operating equipment and report equipment problems.
• Assist with laboratory testing.
• Enter environmental data.
• Operate the sludge press.
• Perform general housekeeping in the wastewater plant area as needed.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Cover coworkers’ vacations as needed.
• Work some holidays as needed, rotating with coworkers.
• Obtain an Iowa Grade 1 wastewater operator license within 18 months.

Benefits

• Health care
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed