Company Description
Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The VW-Operator I role is responsible for the operation and monitoring of equipment in a water or wastewater plant, site, or facility. This role ensures the efficient and safe processing, treatment, and purification of water to meet customer and regulatory specifications. role supports the overall mission of the organization by maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in daily plant activities. Individuals in this position are expected to learn and independently operate assigned equipment while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment equipment, including pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, and related systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, and belt presses.
- Perform routine testing and process control to ensure water quality meets required standards.
- Record and interpret operational data, making adjustments as needed to optimize plant performance.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and quality protocols in daily operations.
- Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to support plant goals.
- Participate in training and demonstrate the ability to learn new equipment and processes.
- Serve in the site.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
- Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
- Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $28.00 to $38.00 Per Hour.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
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.
