Wastewater Technician

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
• Perform testing on daily samples, interpret daily results for operational trends, and make informed adjustments based on daily data collection.
• Record operational data, meter and gauge readings on specified forms at specified frequencies.
• Advise WWTP manager regarding potential areas of concern and then implement appropriate changes.
• Maintain and repair WWTP equipment, general preventive maintenance, oil and grease.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs and/or construction.
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Responsible for pressing sludge as required.
• Monitor sludge dumpster levels, call appropriate personnel when an exchange is needed.
• Notify immediate supervisor and/or WWTP Manager for any complaints.
• Communicate pertinent information at shift end to a shift supervisor.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 4 years of related experience.
• Certification and/or License preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically SAP.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.
• Knowledge of general microbiology and chemistry.
• Skill in making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, and motors.
• Skill with light duty electrical power systems and instrumentation calibration.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to be proactive in seeking solutions.
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures.