Operator I

About the Company

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

Responsibilities

• 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 assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Some experience in a related position and environment is preferred.
• Working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Willingness to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Obtain Grade 5 Wastewater License within 6 months.
• Obtain Grade 6 Wastewater License within 12 months.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 25% and walking 75% of the time for as many as five miles per shift.
• Regularly required to use hands, 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

$30.17 to $36.23 per hour (depending on licenses).

Benefits

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