Water Processing Tech

Davis Wire Corporation

Kent (WA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Company Paid Base Life Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

EAP

401(k) – Teamsters Union

Pension – Teamsters Union

9 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

The US Wire Group seeks a dedicated wastewater treatment operator to manage the treatment process, monitor filtration, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The role supports safe and compliant discharge to sewer systems and requires basic chemistry knowledge and math skills.

You will operate pumps, monitor treatment tanks, and perform routine maintenance while upholding safety standards and teamwork in a union environment.

Qualifications

High School or equivalent required or better.
1–2 years’ wastewater treatment experience preferred.
Ability to understand and apply environmental laws related to wastewater.
Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and pumps to control water flow in treatment facility.
Mix chemicals and manage filtration and clarification processes.
Test water samples for pH and impurities and adjust as needed.
Maintain equipment, perform routine cleanups and filter changes.
Ensure compliance with environmental laws and safety rules.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Industrial safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Company

US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

The Position

This position is responsible for operating equipment used in the treatment of spent process water for discharge into municipal sewers, operates stormwater treatment plant, and manages WADOE regulated waste in the facility, including hazardous wastes.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment facility
Dumps specified amounts of chemicals into water or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to clarify water.
Starts agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to bottom of treatment tanks
Turns valves to regulate water through filter presses
Pumps purified water into holding tanks to be sent to METRO water sites
Tests water samples to determine acidity and impurities
Complete specific system maintenance activities such as systems clean up, pit sludge removal, and changing filter media
When effluent is out of compliance, operator is expected to determine cause and take corrective action
Understand and know Federal, State, and local environmental laws and be able to apply them to situations
Maintain proper quality specifications
Monitors for spills
Maintain proper quality specifications
Maintain required housekeeping of work area and observes all safety rules
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

Job Requirements

High School or Equivalent
1 to 2 years’ experience with wastewater treatment preferred
Be able to gain, understand, and apply Federal, State, and Local Environmental laws regarding wastewater treatment
Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must be able to do basic math, algebra, and geometry
If needed must be able to obtain “Operator in Training Certification” from State of Washington Department of Ecology
Must be able to understand and apply basic principles of chemistry (i.e. pH, acids/bases)
Must pass classwork in RCRA and DOT
Must be able to obtain a basic understanding of process flow and reactions occurring within each component of the wastewater treatment and acid recovery system
Must be able to pass preemployment background, drug/alcohol, and physical screenings
Must be able to work independently, as a team, and be able to work with both internal and external customers
Ability to think strategically and problem solve
Must join Union upon completion of 30 days of employment
Authorized to work for any employer in the United States of America

Physical Requirements

Must be able to use a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
Must be able to work in a dusty environment around metals
Sight – hand and eye coordination, depth perception needed to operate, adjust, and quantify chemicals and equipment
Hearing – must be able to hear others and warning sounds of forklift and other heavy machinery
Speech – must be able to communicate effectively with others while working
Smell – must be able to smell various chemicals and gasses
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods – frequent to constant
Must be able to squat, stoop, twist, climb, crawl, reach, grasp, and fine manipulation, and bend occasional to frequent
Must be able to be able to lift/carry 50+ lbs - occasional

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