Job Description

Position Purpose:

Assists with the day-to-day monitoring and operation of equipment, routine lab tests, and minor maintenance activities at the main treatment plant and in the collection system.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical, and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions; records observations and data in area shift log.
• Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
• Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and reorders chemicals as directed by management.
• Collect samples of wastewater, sludge, and gases according at the facility, in the collection system, and at industrial sites in the system according to schedule; and service related sampling equipment.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters and lab tests for process control, including but not limited to, suspended solids, pH, temperature, chlorine residuals, D.O. and BODs.
• Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive maintenance and repair including; lubrication, minor adjustments, cleaning and minor painting.
• Operates vehicles and equipment for facility operational and maintenance purposes.
• Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Earth Tech Standards.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping, grounds keeping, and painting tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Inform management of staffing changes to insure staffing coverage. Take action as directed by management.
• Performs other related duties as needed.
• Functional and technical direction*, verbal and written instructions from the Operations Specialist II or III; instruction and supervision from the Operations Manager.

Work Environment:

• Working in outside and inside environments with noise and safe 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.
• One year of experience in a working wastewater treatment facility or any equivalent combination of education and experience; with a thorough working knowledge of wastewater treatment operational standards, procedures, and techniques preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate the ability to safely perform required work for buoy maintenance.
• Must be orientated and familiar with operation of boat, radio, fire extinguisher, and life saving devices used in an emergency.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control, maintenance, and operations tracking.
• Requires basic math, reading, scientific skills; ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; a mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Vo-Tech training is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record in accordance with Earth Tech Standards and within Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
• Achieve and maintain the appropriate level of water/wastewater operator's license (Michigan Operator “D”) prior to appointment to Operations Specialist I.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks walking (75%) for more than three miles and standing (25%) per shift.
• Work positions including climbing stairs (60%), squatting, and working with hands extended above head 18 inches (25%), and 30 inches in front of body (10%).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds while walking distances of 10 feet.
• Safely work on ladders, catwalks and supports at heights in excess of 50 feet.
• Safely enter and inspect manholes, wells and other confined spaces up to approximately 50 feet deep.
• Safely handle bags of chemicals up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.