Operator I

Veolia North America, LLC; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge and wastewater treatment equipment at an industrial facility in Taunton, MA. The role focuses on purifying water to meet customer specifications while adhering to safety and quality targets.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and some related experience; licensure in wastewater is encouraged with a structured plan to obtain Grade 5 and 6 licenses within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Some experience in related position preferred.
• Must obtain Grade 5 Wastewater License within 6 months and Grade 6 Wastewater License within 12 months.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Learn and independently operate assigned equipment to meet processing and quality targets.
• Operate pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, mixers, conveyors and related devices.
• Work as part of a team and be ready to take on new responsibilities.

Skills

English literacy

Math basics

Teamwork

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pumps

Engines

Centrifuge

Generators

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.

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

• 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/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and 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 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.
• Must obtain Grade 5 Wastewater License within 6 months.
• Must obtain Grade 6 Wastewater License within 12 months.

Physical Requirements

• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, 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. May 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

Pay Range: $30.17 to $36.23, Per Hour (depending on licenses)

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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.