Operator I

Targeted Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $23.00 to a maximum of $28.00This facility is located in a large industrial facility in Oswego, NYBENEFITSVeolia'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.POSITION PURPOSE: The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.  PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.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.Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders or sit. The employee may regularly lift 50-pound bags.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including all four seasonal temperatures.