Operator I

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:

The Operator I performs a variety of operation and maintenance functions at wastewater treatment facilities. This is an entry-level position that performs basic operational duties under the direction of a certified operator, performs maintenance tasks, and performs janitorial and laborer duties. Days and hours of duty may vary as required to fill other Operator shift schedules, or under unusual circumstances.

Work Environment:

• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.

• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions; i.e., Standard Operating Procedures, work orders, other documents, etc.

• Requires being self-directed to carry out tasks and assignments in a team or individual environment.

• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and display respectful interactions with Management Team Personnel.

• Must have basic computer skills including, but not limited to basic operations and manipulation of data on spreadsheets.

• Must comply with all Safety Requirements.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a safe driving record in conjunction with policies and procedures.

• Required to pass CT Class I Wastewater Operator license within 18 months of hire date as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to perform tasks requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time.

• The ability to climb stairs, squat, and work with hands extended above head and in front of body.

• Must be able to lift up to and carry 50 pounds or more.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $31.78 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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.

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