Industrial Wastewater Plant Operator

Liquid Environmental Solutions Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Overtime opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Liquid Environmental Solutions Corporation in the St. Louis area is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator to treat wastewater, monitor water quality, and release treated effluent to local POTW. This role also involves maintenance and repair of plant equipment and adherence to safety protocols.

The position offers opportunities for growth within our environmental solutions team and a stable, hands-on career path with a dedicated crew and ongoing overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more.
• Experience as a journeyman in installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater process equipment.
• Maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to learn procedures for safe handling of materials.
• Commitment to growth in the company.
• Collaborative team member.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to cross-train for other roles.
• Effective communication for safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Treat wastewater and determine water quality, releasing treated water to city POTW.
• Maintain, install, and repair plant mechanical equipment including engines, heat exchangers, pumps.
• Operate and monitor equipment safely to protect environment.
• Support safety and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Lifting 55 lbs

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Louis Processing
6400 McKissock Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63147, USA

St. Louis Processing
6400 McKissock Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63147, USA

Wastewater Plant Operator. Your primary responsibility will be to treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works as well as maintenance, installation, and repairs of the wastewater plant’s mechanical equipment including gas and diesel engines, heat exchangers, fans, valves, compressors, storage tanks, pumps of various types, overhead cranes and hoists.

The Wastewater Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician plays a significant role in maintaining the safety and health of the environment. You will have an essential impact on the company, your team members, and the environment. This position gives you the potential to grow into a lifelong career in environmental solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more
• Experience as a journeyman working in the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of process equipment of the type used in wastewater treatment facilities
• Maintenance experience (preferred)
• The ability to learn procedures related to safe handling of materials
• Committed to growth in a company
• Collaborative with team members
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Organizational ability
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements

BENEFITS:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Consistent and steady work schedules
• Opportunities for continuous overtime
• Employee Referral Program

Who we are:

We are a leading provider of liquid, non-hazardous waste solutions. We offer services such as waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling, reclamation, and disposal. We have attracted thousands of customers to join us in our responsibility of protecting the environment. Collectively, we can reduce greenhouse emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect the earth’s most precious resource – water. At every location, you will find team members committed to customer service, compliance and safety, the environment, and continuous improvement. Are you ready to join our team?

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