Wastewater Operator A 6 - D Shift - RVI-Cumming

Tyson Foods; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Georgia seeks a Wastewater Operator to support operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems and labs. The role includes sampling, chemical analyses, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with ongoing training for storm water and industrial waste courses.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1+ years wastewater experience, plus basic computer skills and strong communication abilities. Travel is minimal and relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years wastewater experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills with knowledge in Word and Excel.
• Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills are critical.
• Certification: Storm water training within 30 days; complete Industrial Waste Treatment Vol I/II within 12 months; attain lowest grade certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater analysis laboratory and systems.
• Perform sampling per EPA/state regulations and analyze chemicals.
• Interpret results to adjust operations for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare computerized reports and monthly permits/logs.
• Maintain logs and communicate status to management.
• Operate spotter truck and/or forklift; groundskeeping and painting as needed.

Skills

Word and Excel

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Management Level:

Class 47

Work Shift:

D Shift (United States of America)

SUMMARY

This position may be required to perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, operation of wastewater analysis laboratory, operation and maintenance of wastewater collection system, operation and maintenance of wastewater pre-treatment system, operation and maintenance of wastewater full treatment system or operation and maintenance of any other type of water or wastewater treatment system. Activities may include, but are not limited to: collecting samples for analysis in accordance with EPA, state and/or health departments regulations, performing a variety of chemical analysis (both in and out of a laboratory setting), making system adjustments based on interpretation of results from chemical analysis, making educated decisions on maintaining regulatory compliance, performing mathematical calculations utilizing basic algebraic formulas and a calculator, completing computerized reports, compiling information and correctly completing monthly reports as required by permits, state authority, EPA or corporate management, utilization of basic organizational skills, basic mechanical skills, basic electrical wiring skills, proper communication of current operational status to upper management, maintaining operations logs, performing minor to major maintenance on equipment, operation of a spotter tuck and/or a fork lift; grounds keeping, painting, general house- keeping; other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Education : High School diploma or equivalent

Experience : 1 + years Wastewater experience preferred.

Computer Skills : Basic computer skills with knowledge in Word and Excel

Communication Skills : Good interpersonal and communication skills are critical

Certification : Must successfully complete a storm water training program selected by site management within thirty days and must also successfully complete “Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I” and “Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II” correspondence courses through California State University Sacramento within twelve months, and must obtain lowest grade certification program within twelve months or in accordance with State regulations.,,

Additional Information — Internal and External Candidates:

Candidates who already hold a Georgia Wastewater Operator Class 3 license or higher will start at the Wastewater Operator C 6 level.

Other Requirements : Must have a valid driver’s license, and will be required to obtain higher levels of certification and training up to Level A at this facility; must meet and maintain the minimum qualification levels as required by state regulations.

Physical Requirements : Physical lifting of heavy objects (50-75 pounds), climbing and/or descending stairs or ladders working in unsanitary conditions, working with hazardous chemicals.

Supervisory : None

Travel : 1 to 2 trips per year

INTERNAL CANDIDATES’ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• No written warnings within the previous six (6) months
• No written warning with suspensions within the previous twelve (12) months
• Must not have five (5) or more attendance points

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.