Operator I

Veolia | North America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Plant Operator to participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities in the United States. The role involves monitoring pumps, valves and chemical feed equipment, collecting samples, running tests, and maintaining logs and records.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and preferred water/wastewater experience. Valid GA driver’s license and Class 3 Water Certificate within one year are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some water and/or wastewater experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, and chemical feed systems.
• Collects samples, runs tests, records data, and adjusts chemical treatment as needed.
• Keeps accurate plant records and reports; assists regulatory inspections as required.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and logs daily activities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Primary Duties/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.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including very hot temperatures.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some Water and or wastewater experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The employee must be able to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, paint, welding, and fabrication equipment, and other hand tools 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.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Valid GA driver's license required.
• Valid GA Class 3 Water Certificate within 1 year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee may regularly lift 10‑20 pounds and may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement

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.