Wastewater Operator — Full-Time Union Role

Metal Processing Group, an Affiliate of The Heico Companies; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in California is seeking a Wastewater Operator to operate wastewater systems and ensure compliance with regulations. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and a Grade 1 California Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and regulatory reporting, making it ideal for someone with a proactive attitude and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain wastewater systems.
• Required to use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates wastewater system in compliance with regulations.
• Maintains daily logs and records of plant operating data.
• Troubleshoots technical and operational systems.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Dependable

Familiar with basic hand tools and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Grade 1 California Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate

Job description

• Operates wastewater system in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational systems.
• Performs maintenance of wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follows company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules. Creates Regulatory reports.
• Maintains daily logs and records plant operating data.
• Working with other operators, supervisors, and maintenance to correct discovered problems.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace.
• Performs miscellaneous work as assigned.
• Working conditions include exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles including hazardous chemicals.
• Job description, Essential Duties and Responsibilities are subject to change at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates wastewater system in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational systems.
• Performs maintenance of wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follows company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules. Creates Regulatory reports.
• Maintains daily logs and records plant operating data.
• Working with other operators, supervisors, and maintenance to correct discovered problems.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace.
• Performs miscellaneous work as assigned.
• Working conditions include exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles including hazardous chemicals.
• Job description, Essential Duties and Responsibilities are subject to change at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
• Minimally, must have Grade 1 California Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate (RWQCB) or a Grade 1 CWEA Certificate in Collection System Maintenance, Environmental Compliance Inspection, Plant Maintenance or Industrial Waste Treatment or a California Department of Health Services Certification in Distribution (D1) or Treatment (T1
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Push pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be dependable and able to work independently.
• Familiar with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Required to use all personal protective equipment (company provided) in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  
  

This is a union position. New hires are required to pay a union initiation fee to the local union. Upon passing probation, new hires will join the union and will be required to pay monthly union dues.

Pay: $26 to $30/hr