Waste Water Operator

Darling Ingredients; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Wastewater Operator to control water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. You will perform tests, maintenance, and other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager to ensure reliable wastewater operation.

Day shift positions available. Duties include operating evaporator, plant skimmer, DAF, sampling, chemical inventory, and monitoring MBBRs, aerators, and scrubbers; and assisting with projects in the area of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.
• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good penmanship.

Responsibilities

• Proper operation of the evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform wastewater test as needed.
• Proper operation of DAF.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Service and Lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerators and mixers.
• Proper operation of disinfection system.
• Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
• Proper operation of cooling towers.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
• Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Skills

Math

Oral communication

Self-starter

Penmanship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• Work Schedule: Day Shift
• Two Open Positions

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Proper operation of the evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform wastewater test as needed.
• Proper operation of DAF
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Service and Lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerators and mixers.
• Proper operation of disinfection system.
• Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
• Proper operation of cooling towers.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
• Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• Work Schedule: Day Shift
• Two Open Positions

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Proper operation of the evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform wastewater test as needed.
• Proper operation of DAF
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Service and Lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerators and mixers.
• Proper operation of disinfection system.
• Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
• Proper operation of cooling towers.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
• Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good penmanship.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment

None. Occasionally = up to 20%. Frequently = 21% to 50%. Constantly = at least 51%. Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold. Exposed to bio hazardous conditions. Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations. Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock. Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment. Travels to offsite locations.

Physical Demands

None. Occasionally = up to 20%. Frequently = 21% to 50%. Constantly = at least 51%.

Sit

Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

Walk

Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Operates a computer and other office machinery.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.

Climb or balance

Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.

Talk, hear, taste, smell

Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force Demands

None. Occasionally = up to 10 pounds. Up to 25 pounds. Up to 50 pounds. Up to 100 pounds. More than 100 pounds.

Vision Demands

No special vision requirements. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision. Depth perception. Ability to adjust focus.