Wastewater Plant Operator - Night/Weekend On-Call

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring at a Lincoln, Nebraska facility for a wastewater technician role. You will operate and monitor equipment to treat wastewater, collect samples, and compile process reports, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience, and Nebraska licenses or the ability to obtain them within the specified timeframes. Night and weekend on-call work is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required plus 2+ years' relevant experience.
• Nebraska Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years).
• Nebraska Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years).
• Ability to present information effectively in small group settings.
• Familiarity with Excel and Word.
• Occasional travel with possible overnight stays.
• Night and weekend on-call availability.
• Strong teamwork and positive work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters and other equipment to decontaminate wastewater by settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
• Collects samples and prepares process reports.
• Reads charts, flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading & interpreting charts

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring at a Lincoln, Nebraska facility for a wastewater technician role. You will operate and monitor equipment to treat wastewater, collect samples, and compile process reports, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience, and Nebraska licenses or the ability to obtain them within the specified timeframes. Night and weekend on-call work is expected.