Wastewater Treatment Operator I

About the role

A peak’s resident wastewater operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a wastewater facility during a scheduled residency. Essential duties include monitoring effluent, adjusting treatment regimens, managing waste loads, directing drivers, reporting malfunctions, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor effluent to maintain compliance and adjust treatment regimen as needed.
• Monitor inbound waste loads to ensure they meet proper parameters.
• Interact with and direct drivers to adhere to safety procedures.
• Reach out to other operators and managers for assistance on waste treatment issues.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, waste spills, and other issues to supervisor.
• Record daily system readings and inspections.
• 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 to ensure a tidy and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Class “D” Wastewater Operator Certification and Class “C” within 2 years of receiving Class “D” certification.
• Training offered.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to read and log both analog and digital information.
• Properly utilize personal protection equipment.
• Operate powered hand tools.

Benefits

• Top tier benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation days and holidays.
• Retirement and savings plan with company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid training.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Work 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.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peak Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. Peak Rentals requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.