Production Waste Water Operator

Colonial Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Evansville, IN is seeking a team-oriented wastewater technician to support the industrial laundry facility. You will ensure safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise and compliance with environmental requirements.

Responsibilities include hourly checks of wastewater equipment, chemical adjustments, sample collection, and documentation to agencies, plus maintenance and housekeeping. The role may involve weekend shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Familiar with maintenance procedures and safety techniques.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and codes.
• Ability to understand training, written and verbal instructions.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly checks and adjustments to wastewater equipment.
• Perform chemical adjustments and calibrations to maintain water treatment.
• Daily removal and processing of waste solids from the treatment process.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping.
• Collect samples, complete data sheets, and submit regulatory documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Maintenance procedures

Safety techniques

Industrial laundry equipment

Regulatory codes

Training comprehension

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Conducts hourly checks, observations, and necessary adjustments to assure proper operation of wastewater equipment;
• Performs chemical adjustments and calibrations to effectively maintain efficient treatment of water;
• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process;
• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware;
• Performs sample collection, completes appropriate data sheets, and assures all regulatory documentation is submitted to agency;
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude;
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques;
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes;
• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions;
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Working Environment/Safety Requirements

• Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.
• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.
• Overtime required as needed.
• Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs;
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting;
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations;
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent required

Location: Evansville, IN