Wastewater Operator I Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental sustainability! As an Operator I, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and operating essential water treatment equipment to ensure high-quality water purification. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. You will work in a collaborative team environment, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of water management services. If you have a passion for operational excellence and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with some experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain various treatment and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sludge treatment and disposal equipment.
• Ensure water purification meets customer specifications.
• Work in a team environment and assume new responsibilities.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Mathematical Calculations

Process Control Software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pumps

Centrifuge

Generators

Chemical Feed Equipment

Job description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $23.00 – 48.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as
health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to
participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and
benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective
bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

The Operator I operate and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Additional Information

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.