Wastewater Operator - Impactful Water Quality & Training

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans welcome

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Operator to ensure proper chemical dosing and water quality compliance. The role involves daily testing, sample handling and regular system cleaning, with a focus on safety and adherence to state requirements.

Team-based environment with opportunities for ongoing training and travel for classes and testing. Ability to operate in a facility setting, lift up to 65 pounds, and work in varying temperatures is required.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain wastewater license as per state requirements.
• Must have computer skills.
• Competent in communicating and making decisions.
• Willingness to travel for classes, training and testing, with possible overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Applies the correct chemicals in the amounts to the water; makes a chemical feed or air adjustment as needed based on test results and evaluation done daily.
• Performs tests for biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, oil, grease, and the pH level.
• Takes water samples on a regular basis to compare with what the standard is and ships it to the appropriate testing facility as required.
• Completes weekly cleaning of the system; orders chemicals as needed.

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Operator to ensure proper chemical dosing and water quality compliance. The role involves daily testing, sample handling and regular system cleaning, with a focus on safety and adherence to state requirements.

Team-based environment with opportunities for ongoing training and travel for classes and testing. Ability to operate in a facility setting, lift up to 65 pounds, and work in varying temperatures is required.