Operator I

Veolia; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge, dewatering and testing equipment in an industrial facility to meet product specifications.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, basic math and English skills, and the ability to work in a team. The role may require 24-hour emergency on-call at times and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Must be able to operate and learn process equipment and controls.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and handle responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment.
• Demonstrates learning ability to operate assigned machines and meet targets.
• Operates equipment such as pumps, centrifuges, generators, valves, mixers and testing devices.
• Collaborates with team and takes on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Mathematical ability

Process control software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Process control software

Job 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:

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.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• 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 ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
• 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 demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Wear required personal protective equipment including; clothing, gloves, respirators, safety glasses, foot protection and hard hat.
• Enter and exit company vehicles without assistance.
• Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Sit or stand periodically and for extended periods of time; climb ladders and stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders; kneel and crawl to access work areas.
• Able to observe information on monitors, computer screens and gauges for periods of time.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop; reach forward and grasp.
• Balance while walking on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms/pathways, gravel and uneven surfaces.
• Able to walk across pathways with open enclosures at heights of 10 to 25 feet.
• Work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments; both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.

Additional Information

Pay Range:$23 to $24 per hour

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an 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.