Waste Water Operator 1

Responsibilities

• Control water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems.
• Perform tests and maintenance to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment.
• Proper operation of the evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Manage chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform wastewater tests as needed.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Service and lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Assist maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerators and mixers.
• Proper operation of disinfection system.
• Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
• Proper operation of cooling towers.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
• Dump a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter who stays busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good penmanship.