Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Portland, OR

Sevenson Environmental Services Inc. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Portland, OR 7900 NW St. Helens Rd Portland, OR 97210 Salary: 28.00 - 38.00 USD / HOUR DEPARTMENT: Technical Services

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SALARY RANGE: $28 - $38 per hour Description/Responsibilities Opportunity to join an industry leader and trusted first choice in remedial construction and environmental dredging. Founded as a general construction business in 1917, Sevenson entered the remediation business in 1979 when it became the principal contractor for the remediation of the Love Canal site, Niagara Falls, New York. Sevenson is a nationally recognized environmental remediation contractor, ranked No. 4 on Engineering and News Record in the country, working with clients to remediate contaminated sites across the United States. The daily work will include: Control equipment and monitor processes Run tests to make sure that the processes are working correctly Keep records of water quality and other indicators Operate and maintain the pumps and motors that move water and wastewater through filtration systems Adjust the amount of chemicals, such as Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, and Sulfuric Acid, being added to the water Use computerized systems to monitor plant processes Fix chemical leaks Keep records that document compliance Perform grounds keeping, including snow removal with plow, snow blower, and shovel; painting of structures, pipes, and equipment; and operate various hand and power tools Participate in routine custodial duties as needed for building and grounds maintenance Skills/Experience Needed Be able to follow written, spoken instructions and diagrams Be able to follow health and safety regulations Be accurate and observant at all times Have good numeracy skills Be practical and comfortable using new technology, including computers Be able to solve problems Work well as part of a team and on their own initiative Have a good level of fitness and stamina Be willing to cope with unpleasant smells and substances Be prepared to work unsocial hours Must be available to work on any shift either day or night as the Water Treatment Plant is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation Must have a working telephone for callback Must obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Must have a valid driver's license Salary/Benefits An employee’s salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. Extensive company-provided benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription, 401k, and pension plan. Sevenson participates in E-Verify and must verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Sevenson will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa, etc.) to fill a position. EOE/AA/Disability/Veteran Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, click HERE #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.