Production Waste Water Operator

Vestis Corporation; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis, Tyler, TX, is seeking a dedicated maintenance/equipment specialist to operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes within our industrial laundry facility. You will perform chemical adjustments, calibrations, and routine maintenance to ensure efficient water treatment and compliance with regulations.

The role requires basic mechanical and electrical aptitude, the ability to follow safety procedures, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures and safety techniques.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes.
• Ability to understand training, written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment.
• Perform chemical adjustments and calibrations for water treatment.
• Carry out daily waste solids handling and disposal.
• Troubleshoot equipment, perform repairs, and maintain housekeeping practices.
• Collect samples and complete data sheets for regulatory reporting.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Safety practices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Meet Vestis®: For the People Who Make It All Work

At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.

Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.

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:

Tyler, TX

Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process

Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at [e-mail].

Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.