Wastewater Treatment Technician

Brakebush•Westfield, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate, troubleshoot and repair equipment within Waste Water Treatment Facility, as necessary, to ensure that wastewater is properly treated and processed.

Requirements

Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to understand, troubleshoot and repair the equipment in WWTP.
Basic welding skills.
Basic electrical repair capabilities.
Pipe fitting ability.
Knowledge of pneumatics.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.
Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
Will be required to obtain necessary related operators licenses as required by state or federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, safe working area.
Wash walls, ceiling, floor, and railings of wastewater treatment plant.
Clean drains.
Clean DAF unit, mixing tanks, water pipes, and other areas as assigned.
Operate DAF, clarifier and sludge press without supervision to produce the best quality effluent possible.
Identify and repair abnormalities in machinery and pumps.
Utilize the current preventive maintenance schedule and work load.
Keep the outside grounds around the wastewater treatment plant clean, neat, and orderly.
Clean screen in lift station.
Observe outside plant activities on grounds and parking lot. (Night observer)
Routing outside drains.
Work in lift station to clean check valves and clean pumps
Pull in aerators, trouble shoot and repair as necessary.
Operate spray irrigation equipment, tractor and snow plows.
Work with and safely handle a variety of chemicals.
Tolerate wide variations in environment (temperature, humidity, flour, etc.).
Follow all safety practices and use proper equipment (barrel cart, ladders, PPE), to ensure the facility remains OSHA compliant and injuries and accidents are avoided.