Wastewater Treatment Operator

Peak Rentals • Hobbs, NM

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Peak’s Resident Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a wastewater facility during a scheduled residency. Ensures that pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment, and other wastewater treatment equipment are always operational.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Must maintain a good driving record and abide by all traffic laws, rules, and regulations when operating a company vehicle or equipment.
• Must obtain/maintain a Class “D” Wastewater Operator Certification and achieve a class “C” Wastewater Operator Certification within 2 years of receipt of the class “D” certification.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Read and log both analog and digital information.
• Properly utilize personal protection equipment as required by appropriate safety protocols.
• Operate powered hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Training Offered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor effluent to maintain compliance and adjust treatment regimen as needed.
• Monitor inbound waste loads to ensure they meet the proper inbound parameters so that the waste will not negatively impact the plant's health or compliance status.
• Interacts with and directs driver to adhere to safety procedures while on US Ecology property.
• Reach out to other operators and managers as needed for assistance on how to treat waste when issues arise.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, waste spills, and other issues to supervisor.
• Records daily system readings and inspections as needed.
• Enters data into information systems and maintains system records.
• Keeps records of equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Keeps logs and records of waste received and shipped off-site.
• Collects and processes storm water samples as needed.
• Performs indoor and outdoor maintenance of the facility to ensure a tidy and safe work environment, to include weed trimming and grass cutting, as needed.
• Performs other, related duties as assigned. These duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED