Operator I

Job Title

Operator I

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Wear required personal protective equipment including; clothing, gloves, respirators, safety glasses, foot protection and hard hat.
• Enter and exit company vehicles without assistance.
• Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Sit or stand periodically and for extended periods of time; climb ladders and stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders; kneel and crawl to access work areas.
• Able to observe information on monitors, computer screens and gauges for periods of time.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop; reach forward and grasp.
• Balance while walking on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms/pathways, gravel and uneven surfaces.
• Able to walk across pathways with open enclosures at heights of 10 to 25 feet.
• Work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments; both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $23 to $24 per hour

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.