Operator I

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.

About the role

The Operator I maintains water distribution, treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas.
• Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Work Environment

• Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Possible work hazards: exposure to fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent (GED).
• Some experience in a related position and environment is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English, with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Must possess Water Distribution Grade 2 certification.
• Water Treatment Grade 2 is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Pay

$38.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.