Plant Operator - Wastewater

Plant Operator

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Plant Operator for our wastewater treatment plant in Nashville where every day presents an opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and community impact. In this hands-on role, you'll manage wastewater treatment processes, operate essential equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Schedule: Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays required

Wage: $24/hr with possibility for overtime

Location: Nashville, TN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the space for incoming wastewater and treatment of the material.
• Performs cleanup of the area as required.
• Checks tank levels for necessary space for material processing.
• Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
• Wears and properly uses safety equipment at all times.
• Always works in a safe and compliant manner.
• Operates and maintains shop equipment.
• May perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including forklift truck and skid steer.
• May perform minor electrical maintenance functions.
• Cleans and maintains process equipment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Ability Requirements:

• The ability to learn procedures related to the safe handling of materials.
• Committed to growth in a company.
• Collaborative with team members.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Organizational ability.
• Reliable transportation.
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• One (1) year of experience as a Plant Operator with the maintenance of water pumps and plant machinery (Preferred).
• Laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Must be willing to work in environments with strong odors.
• Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.

Work Environment:

• Lifting, climbing, and bending
• Must be able to work on feet most of the workday
• Varied weather working in hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Strong odors and smells

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Growing industry
• Team environment
• Hourly pay with overtime
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee referral bonus program

Who We Are:

Liquid Environmental Solutions is the nation's leading provider in the growing industry of liquid, non-hazardous waste solutions. We offer services such as waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling, reclamation, and disposal. For over 20 years, Liquid Environmental Solutions has been the trusted resource for responsibly managing non-hazardous liquid waste.

We have attracted thousands of customers to join us in our responsibility of protecting the environment. Collectively, we reduce greenhouse emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect the earth's most precious resource – water. At every location, you will find team members committed to customer service, compliance and safety, the environment, and continuous improvement. You will also find that we are committed to our team members. Are you ready to join our team?

Liquid Environmental Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran