Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

Veolia NA; Holts Summit (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water and waste management is seeking an Operator I to operate and maintain treatment equipment to purify water. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience, with responsibilities including operating machinery and ensuring quality standards. This role offers a company vehicle and requires travel to multiple sites.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge treatment and processing equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to independently operate assigned machines.
• Work in a team environment and assume additional responsibilities.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend English

Basic mathematical calculations

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications. Chosen candidate will receive company vehicle, cell phone and will be required to travel to multiple sites.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.