Operator I

About the role

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.

Position Purpose: The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Use computer programs for process control.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Background: High School Diploma/GED is required. Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to serve rotational 24‑hour emergency on call if required by site.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Must possess or obtain a Tennessee Grade 1 Wastewater Operator License within the first two years of employment.
• Physical requirements: Sitting 25%, Standing 25%, Walking 50% (up to five miles per shift); regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces; use ladders or stairs; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds); close, distance, color vision and ability to adjust focus; wear PPE including safety‑toed boots, safety glasses, and hard hat.

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.