Operator in Training

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: 

Under direction of plant supervisor, 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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• 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.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $22.00 to $25.00 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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave –  56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days

Eligible for up to 3% Annual Performance Bonus

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.