O&M Technician - Wastewater

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: Operates and maintains City of Sturgeon Bay wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and assists with various water treatment and water distribution systems. Work involves daily operation activities to achieve efficient and safe operation of the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and wastewater lift stations; while ensuring wastewater effluent quality meets or exceeds various permit limits.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain equipment and processes at the wastewater treatment plant and the water system in a safe and efficient manner while satisfying the requirements of customers, clients, and regulatory agencies.Maintains and operates wastewater treatment facility and collection system. Responsible for the proper use and care of hand tools and knowledge and use of the company’s safety policies and procedures. Performs preventive maintenance, housekeeping tasks, and inspections as assigned.Collects samples for process control and compliance monitoring in accordance with standard procedures.Performs process control sample analyses in accordance with standard procedures.Complies with company safety programs.Monitor processes/equipment to ensure efficient operations by taking samples required for process control and regulatory reporting purposes, recording and logging flows, visually inspecting tanks, levels, pump speeds; recording information in logs and reports.Perform inspection rounds of facilities; recognize, resolve, and report problems that could jeopardize employee safety or equipment operations.Perform necessary housekeeping functions to and around plant equipment, buildings and grounds, including snow shoveling, sweeping, painting, operating mowers and other powered lawn equipment. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of all facilities under the responsibility of Veolia; maintains and cleans vehicles. Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including exercising valves, lubrication, filter checks, inspection of safety-related items such as emergency lighting and ladders.Respond to customers in the field concerning wastewater or water issues; locate underground utilities.Perform other duties as assigned.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Odors and sights in and around the workplace can be unpleasant.