Wastewater Operator I

Veolia North America, LLC; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC seeks a responsible operator to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of our water and wastewater facilities. You will monitor plant equipment, collect samples, run tests, and keep accurate logs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic water/wastewater exposure, and the ability to communicate professionally with team and regulators. MS driver's license and DEP Class C certification within 1 year are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some water/wastewater experience preferred.
• Must hold MS driver’s license; DEP Class C Water and/or Class C Wastewater certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate wastewater treatment plant equipment; adjust and repair as needed; collect samples and run tests; maintain logs.
• Participate in treatment processes and plant lab analyses; operate/maintain plant equipment.
• Ensure all plant records and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
• Respond to and control hazardous releases; manage chemical treatment adjustments.
• Maintain daily logbook and enter data into the computer.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment. Adjusts and makes minor repairs to wastewater treatment plant equipment, collects samples, runs tests and keep records. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant process as required.
• Participates in treatment processes, plant laboratory analyses and the operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Ensures that all plant records and reports are completed and maintained accurately and on time.
• Furnishes necessary assistance to regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
• Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
• Responds to and controls accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gasses, performs confined space entries as required.
• Observation of pump and motor operation and other routine monitoring of equipment, daily record keeping involved writing a logbook and entering data into a computer

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some Water and or Wastewater experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate with all levels including team, management, clients, and vendors in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Safety procedures in maintenance and operations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Valid MS driver's license required.
• Valid MS DEP Class "C" Water Certificate and/or Class "C" Wastewater Certificate within 1 year of employment.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.