The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating, calibrating and maintaining all functional wastewater treatment equipment and control systems.

Shift: Saturday - Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; cover vacation as needed

• Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater.
• Collect samples from influent flow, effluent flow and operation basins to meet permit requirements and assess system performance.
• Maintain accurate data records on operational parameters, daily activities, maintenance and collected samples for compliance reporting and operational analysis.
• Trouble shoot and repair all equipment in the wastewater treatment plant with the cooperation of maintenance department staff.
• Perform routine maintenance on wastewater equipment and plant equipment.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 18 months experience required.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. *
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).