Entry Level Wastewater Technician

About the Role

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking an entry-level Wastewater Operator to work in several local areas and travel to new locations to learn different wastewater treatment processes. This role is responsible for learning to control treatment plants, machines, and equipment to clarify and purify water and wastewater for permitted industrial uses. The position is intended to be a 1-year program, preparing the employee for a long-term role such as Wastewater Technician 1, Water Technician 1, or Regional Training & Operations Technician. A state or ABC water/wastewater license must be obtained to graduate from the program.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow into treatment facilities.
• Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
• Learn to perform scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of client data, including chemical residual content, water turbidity, and pressure.
• Comply with all client and Veolia safety parameters.
• Communicate non-routine operating parameters to fellow operators and management.
• Assist with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Coordinate with other operators to maintain water treatment equipment.
• Learn to order wastewater treatment supplies and chemicals to maintain client equipment.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for client wastewater treatment equipment.
• Study for and obtain a physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification (training materials and study time provided).
• Participate in the electronic VWT Operator In Training program and assist in developing new training aids.
• Work various shifts (days, evenings, nights) and shift lengths (8 to 12 hours), with potential for up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office or Google Apps.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Mechanical background preferred.
• Willingness to travel and learn from various treatment facilities across the United States.

Working Conditions

• Work in wastewater treatment plants and outdoors, with exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, electrical hazards, loud noises, and other hazardous conditions.
• Physical requirements: lift/carry up to 75 pounds, climb vertical ladders up to 30 feet, stand for long periods, walk on uneven surfaces, bend regularly, use extension ladders daily, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work day and night shifts, primarily 12-hour night shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting day 1.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan with 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Veolia is an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. immediately; no sponsorship is available for this role.