Operator II

Operator - Hazardous Waste Groundwater Treatment Plant

Part-time position - 3 days per week - consecutive days

High school diploma or GED preferred

5 to 10 years' experience with industrial production techniques and industrial equipment preferred.

No wastewater licensing required.

Candidate must be able to work independently and alone. Good work ethic and being a self-starter are important.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

40-hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain it. Can be obtained after hire.

Enrollment in the HAZWOPER medical monitoring program is required after hire.

Respirator fit test or ability to obtain it after hire.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, and calibration of the equipment, instruments, processes, and support systems of a hazardous waste groundwater treatment facility on an assigned shift.
• Learns and gains skills to monitor control panels make adjustments either manually or by remote control
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and control valves to regulate processes.
• Maintains a log of operations, observes variations in operating conditions, and records and interprets meter and gauge readings.
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Measure water and oil levels in monitoring wells
• Transfer oil from oil/water separators to storage tank
• Chemical level monitoring and mixing
• Performs routine and basic calibration of instruments and gauges.
• Performs routine weekly inspections
• Performs routine pump and other maintenance and custodial duties as required.
• Follow developed plans and procedures
• Maintain required site logs and forms

This position performs a variety of tasks in assisting with the planning, scheduling, and directing of the operations, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the equipment, instruments, process, and support systems of a hazardous waste plant or facility. The incumbent has knowledge of specific work tasks and uses skills that are physical in nature. He/she deals with situations and activities that can be straightforward or complex in nature and follows detailed guidelines, drawings, and instructions to complete routine technical tasks. He/she has the ability to identify equipment issues, perform some troubleshooting, and elevate questions and concerns to project management.

Job Location: 2443 Tie Plant Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058