Wastewater Operator Intern

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

Our Wastewater Intern will work closely with our skilled staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility. This rotational program will expose future operators to the treatment mechanisms and processes at 3 different wastewater facilities in the Bay Area: Lathrop, CA, Discovery Bay, CA, and Novato, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience in a wastewater environment under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee (FTE).
• Focus on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.
• Perform laboratory, technical, maintenance, and grounds-keeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.

Work Environment

Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant. Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must be enrolled in Wastewater Operations courses.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work in a wastewater environment.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.

Pay

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Interns are considered temporary employees.
• Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date.
• Veolia observes 11 holidays.