Plant Operator -- Wastewater

Liquid Environmental Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team at our Wastewater Treatment Plant in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role supports daily operations, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance within a busy plant environment.

The position is full-time with a 2 PM–10 PM overnight shift, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be willing to work in odors and varied conditions; one year of plant operator experience is

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of plant operator experience preferred.
• Willing to work in environments with strong odors and in hot/cold/wet conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage space for incoming wastewater and material processing.
• Perform cleanup of the area as required.
• Check tank levels to ensure space for material processing.
• Follow all safety and compliance rules and regulations; wear safety equipment.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment; may perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment including forklift and skid steer.

Skills

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Eye-hand coordination

Organizational skills

Reliability

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team at our Wastewater Treatment Plant in Knoxville!

Schedule: Full time (40 hours) Monday through Friday, with Weekends as needed

Overnight Schedule: 2 PM - 10 PM

Location: Knoxville, TN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the space for incoming wastewater and treatment of the material.
• Performs cleanup of the area as required.
• Checks tank levels for necessary space for material processing.
• Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
• Wears and properly uses safety equipment at all times.
• Always works in a safe and compliant manner.
• Operates and maintains shop equipment.
• May perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including forklift truck and skid steer.
• May perform minor electrical maintenance functions.
• Cleans and maintains process equipment.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to learn procedures related to the safe handling of materials.
• Committed to growth in a company.
• Collaborative with team members.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Organizational ability.
• Reliable transportation.
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• One (1) year of experience as a Plant Operator with the maintenance of water pumps and plant machinery (Preferred).
• Must be willing to work in environments with strong odors.
• Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lifting, climbing, and bending
• Must be able to work on feet most of the workday
• Varied weather working in hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Strong odors and smells
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401k plan
• 10-12 hour shifts daily; consistent and steady work schedules
• Growing industry
• Local work, return to home terminal daily
• Hourly pay with overtime
• Industry-leading equipment and technology
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee referral bonus program

Who We Are:

Liquid Environmental Solutions is the nation's leading provider in the growing industry of liquid, non-hazardous waste solutions. We offer services such as waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling, reclamation, and disposal. For over 20 years, Liquid Environmental Solutions has been the trusted resource for responsibly managing non-hazardous liquid waste.

We have attracted thousands of customers to join us in our responsibility of protecting the environment. Collectively, we reduce greenhouse emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect Earth's most precious resource - water. At every location, you will find team members committed to customer service, compliance and safety, the environment, and continuous improvement. You will also find that we are committed to our team members. Are you ready to join our team?

Liquid Environmental Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

1 year: waste water

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