Water & Wastewater Operator I — Hands-On Tech & Growth

Veolia | Water Tech; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with company matching

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech is seeking a Water Operator 1 to provide operations and maintenance support for water and/or wastewater systems across industries. You will work with technologies including media filtration, softening, RO, IX, de-oxygenation, EDI, and UF, and you may unload Process Filter Presses.

Join a team committed to sustainability, safety, and reliability. The role requires physical capability, willingness to work overtime, and a high school diploma with relevant maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in service/maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Preferred STEM degree or technical certificate in Instrumentation.
• Ability to perform physical duties and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Empty Process Filter Presses
• Power wash pits and equipment, including confined space work
• Carry out filter changes, cleaning, and operations as directed
• Maintain site paperwork and provide work summaries
• Monitor and maintain water and wastewater systems and chemical injection
• Perform analytical testing as directed
• Maintain a clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in STEM or Instrumentation (preferred)

Tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Instrumentation calibration

Job description

Veolia Water Tech is seeking a Water Operator 1 to provide operations and maintenance support for water and/or wastewater systems across industries. You will work with technologies including media filtration, softening, RO, IX, de-oxygenation, EDI, and UF, and you may unload Process Filter Presses.

Join a team committed to sustainability, safety, and reliability. The role requires physical capability, willingness to work overtime, and a high school diploma with relevant maintenance experience.