Wastewater Operator
Hamilton, MT - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and in biological systems. Performs tests maintenance etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Proper operation of the evaporator.
- Proper operation of plant skimmer.
- Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
- Perform wastewater tests as needed.
- Proper operation of DAF
- Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
- Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
- Monitor MBBRs.
- Service and Lube pumps and gear boxes as needed.
- Help maintenance with projects or work in area of responsibility.
- Monitor aerators and mixers.
- Proper operation of disinfection system.
- Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
- Proper operation of cooling towers.
- Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
- Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
- Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
- Good with math.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Good penmanship.
Physical Demands
- Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
- Frequent walking standing stooping bending climbing pulling pushing and crawling.
Work Environment
Outside in all types of weather. Hot and humid in and around and working with moving parts and equipment.
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About Company
We help move the world toward a more circular economy. We restore purpose to millions of tons of material from the animal agriculture and food industries – helping to nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.