Wastewater Intern

Position Purpose:

Our Wastewater Intern will work closely with our skilled Staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• This internship position will provide hands-on experience in a wastewater environment and will involve working under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee (FTE).
• Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.
• This position involves laboratory technical maintenance and groundskeeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Candidates with a keen eye for detail a strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment:

• Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant.
• Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern.
• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes toxic and caustic chemicals heavy machinery high pressure hot or cold work environment temperatures slippery surfaces water hazards and electrical equipment.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Rising seniors.
• Tech Schools.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong communication skills including written verbal listening presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work in a wastewater environment.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements:

• Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern