Operator II

Veolia | North America; Midway (TN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

An environmental services leader seeks an Operator II to maintain water and wastewater treatment equipment in Midway, Tennessee. This role requires a High School diploma or GED, with an emphasis on safety protocols, mechanical troubleshooting, and the operation of treatment equipment. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license, and preferably hold a water/wastewater treatment certificate. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED with communication skills.
• Experience in a related position with knowledge of water/wastewater methods.
• Typically holds or is working toward a water/wastewater treatment certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water/wastewater treatment and testing equipment.
• Operate machines and meet processing targets under supervision.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Use of PPE

Operation of pumps and generators

Troubleshooting mechanical problems

Computer program proficiency for process control

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a science or technical area

Tools

Water/wastewater treatment equipment

Personal Protection Equipment

Computer programs for process control

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 II maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School education or GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently 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 have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water and/or wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).

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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.