Wastewater Operator - Entry Level

Veolia | Water Tech; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an entry-level Wastewater Operator in Cincinnati, OH. This role involves learning to operate treatment plants, collecting water samples, and performing maintenance on water treatment equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, proficiency in MS Office or Google Apps, and a mechanical background is preferred. The position requires travel to various locations and offers a competitive compensation package along with a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office or Google Apps.
• Mechanical background preferred.
• Willingness to travel and learn from various treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and control treatment plants and equipment.
• Collect and test water samples for impurities.
• Perform maintenance and service of water treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping of client data.
• Comply with client safety parameters.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office or Google Apps

Mechanical background

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Water Tech is currently seeking an entry-level Wastewater Operator to work in the Cincinnati, OH area to learn different wastewater treatment processes.

This position is responsible for learning and controlling treatment plants, machines, and equipment to clarify and purify water and wastewater for permitted industrial uses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves.
• Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
• Learn to perform scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of client data.
• Comply with all client safety parameters.
• Provide regular communication with operators and management of any non-routine operating parameters.
• Assist with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Coordinate with Veolia's purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies.
• Troubleshoot problems within client’s wastewater treatment equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Study for either the physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam.
• Work different shifts (days, evenings, nights) and shifts of 8 to 12 hours.
• Travel to several locations outside of the area, up to 75% of time away from home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Apps.
• Mechanical background is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and learn from several styles of treatment facilities while training across the United States.

VWS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.