WaterWastewater Plant Operator Maintenance

Veolia; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia seeks a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator in Dowagiac, MI to monitor and operate treatment plant equipment, collect samples, run tests, and maintain records. The role includes minor repairs, chemical adjustments, and safety procedures in daily operations.

Responsibilities cover plant diagnostics, regulatory reporting, and responding to incidents while keeping detailed logs and equipment logs up to date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some water and/or wastewater experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Safety procedures in maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment plant equipment (pumps, valves, motors, blowers, chemical feeds).
• Collect samples, run tests, and maintain records; adjust chemical treatment as needed.
• Ensure plant records/reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist regulatory inspections and respond to hazardous releases or incidents.
• Log daily observations and data in logbooks and computer systems.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

MI S3/D3 Water License or Class C Wastewater License within 2.5 years

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities. Pay rate: $21-$25 p/hr.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment. Adjusts and makes minor repairs to wastewater treatment plant equipment, collects samples, runs tests and keep records. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant process as required.
• Participates in treatment processes, plant laboratory analyses and the operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Ensures that all plant records and reports are completed and maintained accurately and on time.
• Furnishes necessary assistance to regulatory representatives inspecting the plant.
• Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
• Responds to and controls accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gasses, performs confined space entries as required.
• Observation of pump and motor operation and other routine monitoring of equipment, daily record keeping involved writing a logbook and entering data into a computer.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including very hot temperatures.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some Water and or Wastewater experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with all levels including team, management, clients, and vendors in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Safety procedures in maintenance and operations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid MI "S3" and "D3" Water License and/or Class "C" Wastewater License within 2.5 years of employment.
• Valid MI driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee may regularly lift 10-20 pounds and may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.
• The employee must be able to operate electric motors fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels, paint, welding, and fabrication equipment, and other hand tools required.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.