Operator in Training - job 1 of 2

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com

Pay Rate: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

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 direction of plant superintendent, learns and performs all aspects of operating the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary collection system.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operation and less technical maintenance of wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Operation and less technical maintenance of sanitary sewer collection system pipes.
• Operation and less technical maintenance of sewer pump stations.
• Less technical sampling and analysis of wastewater and sludge for NJPDES Permit compliance.
• Maintenance of buildings and grounds and cleaning of wastewater treatment tanks.
• Accurate record keeping in logbooks and computerized laboratory and maintenance management systems.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to report to work within 60 minutes for emergencies.
• Rotational on- call and weekend work required.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Google Workspace (gmail/Google Sheets/ Google Docs).
• Mechanical ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently and legibly.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must have basic computer literacy and have ability to learn basic data entry per job scope.
• Must have ability to learn new industry technology to keep pace with changing job scope.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers and customers.
• Must have a high standard of ethics.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must attend classes to obtain lower level C1 and S1 Licenses within 2-years.
• Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk on uneven terrain; able to climb hills and stairs; able to climb ladders to heights and depths of 30 feet; must be able to use fall protection equipment and safety harness; must be able to wear steel tip shoes, safety goggles and hard hat; must be able to lift up to 70 pounds; must be able to work with hand tools; must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods at a time. Must be able to be approved by a doctor to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to smell odors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.