Plant Operator - Wastewater Technician | $24.94 Hour | St. Louis, MO

Liquid Env Solutions of Texas; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Overtime opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Liquid Env Solutions of Texas operates a wastewater treatment facility in Irving, TX, seeking a dedicated Wastewater Plant Operator. The role covers treating wastewater, assessing water quality, and discharging treated effluent to the city system.

You will maintain, install, and repair plant machinery, including engines, pumps, valves, and cranes, while prioritizing safety and efficient operations. Growth opportunities exist within environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a journeyman in installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of wastewater process equipment.
• Maintenance experience is preferred.
• Must be able to learn procedures related to safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities

• Treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to the public works system.
• Perform maintenance, installation, and repairs of plant equipment including engines, pumps, and valves.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in daily operations.

Skills

Lifting 55 lbs

Journeyman experience

Maintenance experience

Safe handling procedures

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Eye-hand coordination

Organizational skills

Cross-training

Safety communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wastewater Plant Operator. Your primary responsibility will be to treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works as well as maintenance, installation, and repairs of the wastewater plant’s mechanical equipment including gas and diesel engines, heat exchangers, fans, valves, compressors, storage tanks, pumps of various types, overhead cranes and hoists.

The Wastewater Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician plays a significant role in maintaining the safety and health of the environment. You will have an essential impact on the company, your team members, and the environment. This position gives you the potential to grow into a lifelong career in environmental solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Start Time - 7am - 5pm (Monday - Friday)
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more
• Experience as a journeyman working in the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of process equipment of the type used in wastewater treatment facilities
• Maintenance experience (preferred)
• The ability to learn procedures related to safe handling of materials
• Committed to growth in a company
• Collaborative with team members
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Organizational ability
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements

BENEFITS:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Consistent and steady work schedules
• Opportunities for continuous overtime
• Employee Referral Program

Who we are:

We are a leading provider of liquid, non-hazardous waste solutions. We offer services such as waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling, reclamation, and disposal. We have attracted thousands of customers to join us in our responsibility of protecting the environment. Collectively, we can reduce greenhouse emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect the 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. Are you ready to join our team?

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