Waste Water Technician

WASTEWATER TREATMENT TECHNICIAN - Multiple Shifts Needed

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!!

General Purpose:

Provide operation and maintenance support for the wastewater treatment plant, performing tasks in a safe manner and following safety and environmental regulations. Demonstrate working knowledge to perform a defined set of wastewater treatment processes and activities. Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions

• Maintain chemicals levels, adjustment, and disinfection of water and other liquids

• Record operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms at specified frequencies

• Perform COD, TSS, Total Solids, and other analysis on daily samples; review results and make directed adjustments based on daily data collection

• Advise supervisor regarding potential areas of concern and then implement appropriate changes

• Assist with maintenance, repair, and lubrication of wastewater equipment using hand tools and power tools; record all parts used during preventive maintenance or repair

• Work with vendors to align with best practices. Ensure equipment is stored in ready state to allow placement directly from inventory to functioning in the plant

• Request maintenance repair work through appropriate system/process

• Monitor sludge dumpster levels (if appropriate) and call appropriate personal when an exchange is needed

• Communicate pertinent information at shift end to a shift supervisor

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, communicate to supervisor, and implement appropriate changes (Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard Work)

• Attend required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.

• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

SCHEDULE: First Shift

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Service recognition and employee rewards*

• Employee referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Uniforms provided

• Work for dairy farm families