Wastewater Treatment Technician

Enviri; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Enviri in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician to treat hazardous and non-hazardous waste waters in line with ESOL policies and procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, record keeping, and the ability to follow instructions with proper training. You will operate filtration systems, handle tanker hoses, and perform routine maintenance and data logging.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience working with wastewater treatment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste and wastewater treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and treat hazardous and non-hazardous waste waters.
• Attach hoses to tanker trucks.
• Load and unload materials from tanker trucks.
• Conduct tanker washouts as needed.
• Run filtration systems – filter press, drum vacuum press, and pumps.
• Daily record keeping and data logs.
• Track information in the WNS program.
• Perform general housekeeping and daily tank/tanker inspection.
• Manage equipment and perform minor pump maintenance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Company Description

2nd Shift

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

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

The Wastewater Treatment Technician treats bulk hazardous & non-hazardous waste waters, in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective ESOL policies, practices and procedures. Job requires maintenance of records, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction and to work independently once proper training provided.

• Process and treat hazardous & non-hazardous waste waters using various reagents
• Attach hoses to the tanker trucks
• Load and unload materials from tanker trucks
• Conduct Tanker washouts as needed
• Run the filtration systems – Filter press, drum vacuum press, and various pumps
• Daily record keeping and maintenance of various record logs and data
• Track information in the WNS program
• Perform general housekeeping and clean up duties as needed to include daily inspection of tanks and tankers
• Manage equipment and conduct minor pump maintenance and repairs as needed
• Perform related work and additional duties as requested/assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 or more years working with wastewater treatment

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences
• Knowledge in hazardous waste and wastewater treatment

Additional Information

Pay starting at $26.00 - $26.00 hourly

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.