Waste Water Operator 1

Davita Inc.; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental management is seeking a Waste Water Operator to control water flows and processes through plant equipment. The role includes essential duties like performing tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper operations, with a focus on quality control standards. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, prior experience in production, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain a wastewater certificate.
• Experience in chemistry, microbiology, or biochemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control water flows and processes through plant equipment.
• Monitor and control the treatment process through analytical tests.
• Perform calculations, keep records, and utilize computer software.

Skills

Self-starter

Good with math

Good oral communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Waste Water Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and in biological systems. Performs test, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all waste water related equipment. Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

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.

• Perform and interpret analytical tests and observations necessary to monitor and control the treatment process.
• Perform and interpret standard bacteriological examinations.
• Perform required analytical methods process controls tests within acceptable quality control standards.
• Collect water and waste water samples from the wastewater control plant.
• Perform calculations, keep required records and utilize computer software.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout waste water treatment processes.
• Maintain proper operation of DAF.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor aerator and mixers.
• Responsible for the proper operation of disinfection system.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24 hour period.
• All other duties as assigned.

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

• One or more years of experience in a chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry or related field preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing and crawling.

Work Environment

Outside in all types of weather. Hot and humid in plant. In and around and working with moving parts and equipment.

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