Operator in Training

BENEFITS 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.Position Purpose: Under the direction of Chief Operator, Assistant Project Manager, or Superintendent performs work involving the operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment facility, pump stations, Easton Beach UV station, and CSO facilities. Troubleshoots, reports findings to Chief Operator, provides input for corrective actions as well as implementation of corrective actions as directed. Maintains plant grounds to include snow removal, painting and groundskeeping.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Ensure pumps, conveyors, blowers, bar screens, rotary drum thickeners and other wastewater related equipment operate as designed.Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate equipment to assure proper wastewater treatment procedures are achieved.Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.Collect samples, reads, gauges, enters data as required.Performs tasks associated with the upkeep and maintenance of the plant grounds to include painting, grass cutting, debris, and snow removal.Safely operate company owned vehicles, including snowplows and lawn equipment.Assists with minor repairs and preventative maintenance tasks as required.May be required to work during wet weather conditions.Follow all PPE and safety related procedures.May be required to participate in confined space activities.