Operator I

Veolia; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking an Operator I to operate and maintain sludge and water treatment equipment at an industrial facility in the United States. The role emphasizes learning, safety, and meeting processing targets while working with a team.

Starting pay is $24.12 per hour with benefits including health, dental, 401(k), and paid time off. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and pass background and drug tests; on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some related experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English for safety and quality instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge, dewatering and treatment equipment.
• Learn and operate pumps, centrifuges, filters, conveyors and testing devices as needed.
• Use process control computer programs to monitor and adjust operations.

Skills

English literacy for safety and instr

Math basics

Teamwork & adaptability

On-call rotations willingness

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:

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 a working ability to use computer programs for process control.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 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.

Additional Information

Starting Pay: $24.12 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.