Waste Water Operator

About the role

Peak’s Resident Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a wastewater facility during a scheduled residency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor effluent to maintain compliance and adjust treatment regimen as needed.
• Monitor inbound waste loads to ensure they meet the proper inbound parameters so that the waste will not negatively impact the plant's health or compliance status.
• Interact with and direct drivers to adhere to safety procedures while on US Ecology property.
• Reach out to other operators and managers as needed for assistance on how to treat waste when issues arise.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, waste spills, and other issues to supervisor.
• Record daily system readings and inspections as needed.
• Enter data into information systems and maintain system records.
• Keep records of equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Keep logs and records of waste received and shipped off-site.
• Collect and process storm water samples as needed.
• Perform indoor and outdoor maintenance of the facility to ensure a tidy and safe work environment, to include weed trimming and grass cutting, as needed.
• Perform other, related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Maintain a good driving record and abide by all traffic laws, rules, and regulations when operating a company vehicle or equipment.
• Obtain/maintain a Class “D” Wastewater Operator Certification and achieve a class “C” Wastewater Operator Certification within 2 years of receipt of the class “D” certification.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Read and log both analog and digital information.
• Properly utilize personal protection equipment as required by appropriate safety protocols.
• Operate powered hand tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

Physical Demands and Exposures

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected. Shift work one week on one week off. Work 24 Hours a day which includes weekends/holidays. Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection. Prolonged sitting, standing, walking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.