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.

Position Purpose

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• 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 effectively in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Use computer programs for process control.

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. Company service vehicles are used as required.

Possible Work Hazards

May be exposed to operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work‑environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Background: High School Diploma/GED is required. Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations. Must be able to serve rotational 24‑hour emergency on‑call if required by site.
• Required Certification/Licenses/Training: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Must be able 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 required to stoop, kneel, crouch, enter confined spaces, and use ladders or stairs.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lb (occasionally 60 lb).
• Vision: close, distance, color vision and ability to adjust focus; close visual observation to detect process non‑conformance and machine malfunction.
• Wear PPE including safety‑toed boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.