Operator in Training

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

To catalyze community workforce development efforts and to help candidates succeed as a Wastewater Operator. The Operator in training (OIT) will receive training and develop skills that are necessary for a career as a Wastewater Operator. Skills will be developed and experience will be gained through a combination of classroom training, online training, and on the job training. Upon completion of the program, the OIT will obtain a Wisconsin Wastewater Operator certification, as well as hands-on experience working directly with Operators.

As these skills will be obtained through hands on experience at Jones Island WRF, South Shore WRF, and the Collection System, candidates will be exposed to dirt, dust, extremes in temperature and humidity, odors, heights, confined spaces, gases, raw sewage, and other hazardous materials.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Receive all applicable safety training (including but not limited to OSHA 10, Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights and Aerial Lift Training, and Use of Powered Industrial Trucks) and will be Required to follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties.
• Learn to utilize Job Safety Analyses and Mental Safety Assessments to identify and mitigate jobsite hazards to ensure the safe completion of all assigned job tasks.
• Develop skills utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), data management programs and SCADA systems.
• Interpret and read technical communications and documentation to understand system boundaries (i.e. necessary for Lockout-Tagout) and functionality.
• Learn to properly identify equipment and machinery malfunctions through troubleshooting.
• Gain experience in Wastewater Operations.
  • Daily Operator Rounds.
  • Sample collection, lab analysis and documentation.
  • Process control strategies and implementation.
  • Mechanical, Biological, and Chemical treatment of wastewater streams.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:  

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Experience with basic machinery and hand tools is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

• A willingness to learn and an interest in a career in wastewater.
• Ability to use computers and mobile devices to send and receive data.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Effective communicator and active listener.
• Strong attention and unwavering commitment to safety.

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.