Water/Wastewater Plant Operator - Maintenance

Veolia•Dowagiac, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities. The pay rate for this position is $21-$25 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Ability to communicate with all levels including team, management, clients, and vendors in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
Safety procedures in maintenance and operations.
Valid MI driver’s license required.
Ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.
Must be able to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, paint, welding, and fabrication equipment, and other hand tools required.

Nice To Haves

Some Water and or Wastewater experience preferred.
Valid MI “S3” and “D3” Water License and/or Class “C” Wastewater License within 2.5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
Adjusts and makes minor repairs to wastewater treatment plant equipment, collects samples, runs tests and keep records.
Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant process as required.
Participates in treatment processes, plant laboratory analyses and the operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
Ensures that all plant records and reports are completed and maintained accurately and on time.
Furnishes necessary assistance to regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
Responds to and controls accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gasses, performs confined space entries as required.
Observation of pump and motor operation and other routine monitoring of equipment, daily record keeping involved writing a logbook and entering data into a computer.