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/Responsibilities

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• 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 in a team environment and willingly assume additional or new responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Background: High School diploma or GED; some experience in a related position and environment preferred; ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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.
• Required Certification/Licenses/Training: Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Benefits

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