Wastewater Operator I

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Chief Plant Operator, responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater/water treatment plant equipment, pump stations and performs related work as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.
• Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually through local control center.
• Maintains facilities, office building, vehicles, equipment and pump stations for the wastewater operation.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, records meter, sensor and gauge readings.
• Performs routine in-plant lab sampling and analysis; conducts inspections and collects samples for system operations.
• Makes routine rounds of assigned process areas and records operating data such as run times, chemicalusage, flows and other process information.
• Records operating data in shift logs and perform mathematical calculations.
• Performs maintenance, and repair work as necessary.
• Responds to wastewater/water collection system emergencies.
• Prepares technical and administrative reports as requested.
• Maintains logs and prepares other required reports as needed.
• Performs necessary process control adjustments.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of job sites, work areas and other areas as assigned including heavy labor as needed.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent is required, AS or BS preferred
• Associates degree in related field is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid CA Driver's License
• Ability to meet risk management guidelines is required.
• One (1) to Four (4) years experience in wastewater/water treatment operations.
• Preferred SWRCB Grade II or higher Wastewater/Water Treatment Certification as required by facility being operated.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection system operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater system operations.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing.
• Available for stand-by duty and emergencies as needed.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and/or SOPs.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank capacity.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and factual variables.

Additional Information

• Hourly Pay minimum $31.75to maximum $36.75

• Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

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.