Operator I

Veolia | North America; McIntosh (AL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America in Alabama is seeking an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge and dewatering treatment equipment at an industrial facility. You will work in a team environment to meet customer specifications, safety, and state permit requirements, and you will learn process control systems used to monitor operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read and write in English, basic math skills, and a willingness to participate in 24‑hour emergency on‑call

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English; basic math skills.
• Teamwork and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Able to participate in 24-hour on-call emergencies if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge, dewatering, processing, and testing equipment.
• Work in a team to meet safety, quality, and permit requirements.
• Learn and operate pumps, engines, valves, mixers, and conveyors.
• Utilize wastewater lab equipment and process control software.
• Support on-call duty and adhere to company safety policies.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Basic math

On-call readiness

Process control software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Personnel lift operation

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

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in an industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications and state discharge permit requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing, quality, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn the proper utilization of waste‑water laboratory equipment.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.

Work Environment

• Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Possible Work Hazards : May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and work environment is 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.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate forklift and personnel lift.

Physical Requirements

• Amount of time spent - Standing 35%, Walking 25% for as many as three miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• Will be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non‑conformance and machine malfunction.

Additional Information

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.