Wastewater Technician - 2nd Shift, Grow Operator Skills

Jbs Usa Inc.; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA Inc. in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a 2nd Waste Water Technician to support daily wastewater operations. The role requires operating equipment, data collection, and basic lab tasks with a target to obtain an Iowa Grade 1 wastewater operator license within 18 months.

Flexibility to cover vacations and some holidays is expected. Applicants should have good communication, math skills, and the ability to work unsupervised.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Experience helpful but not required.
• Mechanical skills.
• General math skills.
• Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work outside year round.
• Able to climb stairs.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Operate in wastewater area for daily adjustments and data recording.
• Monitor equipment and report problems.
• Record equipment data and assist with lab testing.
• Data entry of environmental data.
• Operate sludge press and perform housekeeping of WWTP area.
• Possess forklift operation as needed.
• Cover co-workers on vacation and work some holidays.

Skills

Good communication

Mechanical skills

Excel

Word

Self-motivated

Unsupervised work

Climb stairs

Attendance

Forklift

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JBS USA Inc. in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a 2nd Waste Water Technician to support daily wastewater operations. The role requires operating equipment, data collection, and basic lab tasks with a target to obtain an Iowa Grade 1 wastewater operator license within 18 months.

Flexibility to cover vacations and some holidays is expected. Applicants should have good communication, math skills, and the ability to work unsupervised.