Operator in Training - Wastewater

Veolia; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator in Connecticut. You will operate and maintain treatment equipment, monitor processes, collect samples, and perform testing to meet permit and quality targets. The role requires a CT wastewater license within 2 years and a willingness to learn.

Join Veolia to work in a team, follow strict safety standards, and contribute to a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services in North America.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read/write English and perform basic math.
• FM license/CT wastewater license within 2 years (required).
• Operate and troubleshoot wastewater equipment with basic maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment.
• Monitor processes to meet quality targets.
• Collect samples for regulatory testing.
• Perform routine testing and QC procedures.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Collaborate with team and follow safety protocols.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Technical aptitude

Teamwork

Machine operation

Education

High School Diploma/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:

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

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment including pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices.
• Tend to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment used to treat wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Monitor and operate equipment to ensure processing and quality targets are met or exceeded.
• Utilize computer programs for process control and monitoring.
• Collect samples for regulatory compliance and testing purposes.
• Perform routine testing and quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections to detect process non-conformance and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of operations.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, unpleasant odors, and airborne particles.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and vibrations.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Work performed in an industrial wastewater treatment facility setting.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer programs for process control.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site.
• Typically holds or is actively working toward a first-level treatment certificate.
• Must hold or be able to obtain CT Wastewater License within 2 years of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.
• Frequently required to stand (20% of time) and walk (70% of time); sitting (10% of time).
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly (occasionally up to 60 pounds).
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus for visual observation and inspection.

Additional Information

Pay Range:$36.07 to $46.96 per hour.

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.