Wastewater Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Fallon, NV is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator to oversee daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the facility. You will perform routine sampling, conduct COD, TSS, DO analysis, interpret results, and adjust operations accordingly to optimize plant performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance with the supervisor, monitoring spills, and providing daily effluent reports to plant management. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry basics.
• Experience in basic plant operations and safety procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of Wastewater Plant and routine sampling.
• Interpret daily data and adjust operations to optimize performance.
• Monitor spills and coordinate cleanup with supervisor and management.
• Provide daily effluent reports and assist in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Microbiological skills

Chemistry skills

Maintenance skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose:

This position is responsible for operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the wastewater facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of Wastewater Plant.
• Maintaining daily sampling routine.
• Performing COD, TSS, Total Solids, DO, and other analysis on daily samples.
• Performing root cause analysis of operational and mechanical issues.
• Interpreting daily results for operational trends.
• Making informed adjustments based on Daily data collection.
• Monitoring microbial condition of sludge and various stages of process.
• Performing required PM's.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Organizing other maintenance tasks with Maintenance supervisor.
• Monitoring effluent samples for excessive losses.
• Testing effluent samples to provide plant management with loss results.
• Providing feedback to plant management in report form on daily effluent characteristics.
• Organizing and overseeing spill clean-ups.
• Monitoring and reporting spills to proper personnel.
• Effectively communicate issues and ideas to Waste Water Operator.
• Provide support for carry over on task completion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General Microbiological skills.
• General Chemistry skills.
• General Maintenance skills.
• General Organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.