Wastewater Operator Intern

Veolia | North America; Discovery Bay (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and basic life insurance

11 holidays

Job summary

Veolia North America offers a Wastewater Intern position rotating through three Bay Area facilities, including Discovery Bay, to learn daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant under experienced supervision.

The program provides hands-on exposure to laboratory, technical, maintenance and grounds-keeping tasks, emphasizing collaboration, reliability, and instruction-following. Pay ranges from $20 to $25 per hour; temporary employees receive benefits after 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be enrolled in Wastewater Operations courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience in a wastewater environment under supervision of a full-time employee.
• Exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures through this internship.
• Perform laboratory, technical, maintenance, and grounds-keeping tasks in wastewater facility operations.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and strong attention to detail.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in Wastewater Operations courses

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.

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

Our Wastewater Intern will work closely with our skilled staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.

This rotational program will expose future operators to the treatment mechanisms and processes at 3 different wastewater facilities in the Bay Area: Lathrop, CA, Discovery Bay, CA, and Novato, CA.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• This internship position will provide hands‑on experience in a wastewater environment and will involve working under the guidance of an experienced full‑time employee (FTE).
• Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.
• This position involves laboratory, technical, maintenance, and grounds‑keeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Candidates with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

• Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant.
• Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must be enrolled in Wastewater Operations courses.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work in a wastewater environment.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.

Additional Information

Pay Range:

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Benefits:

Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date.

Veolia observes 11 holidays.

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.