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Environmental Services; Utilities; Water Treatment; Waste Management; Energy Services

Wastewater Operator

Bettendorf, IAOnsiteFull Time$20–$25 /hrPosted 23 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Wastewater Operator
  • sludge
  • dewatering
  • treatment
  • processing
  • disposal
  • testing equipment
  • refinery
  • industrial facility
  • water purification

Nice to have

  • related position
  • related environment

Role summary

The Wastewater Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in a refinery/industrial facility to purify water. This role requires the ability to learn and independently operate various machines and processing equipment, meet quality targets, and use computer programs for process control. The operator must also demonstrate teamwork and a willingness to take on new responsibilities. A High School Diploma/GED is required, along with English proficiency and basic math skills. A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are necessary. Some experience in a related field is preferred. The position may require rotational on-call duties.

Position Purpose: 

The Wastewater Operator operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

Compensation: $20 - $25 per hour 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
  • Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment. 
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
  • Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.

Education/Experience/Background: 

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
  • Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

  • Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
  • Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.

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