A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

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:  Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.
• Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, chemical feed and filter presses.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic operational and mechanical problems per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
• Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure. Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
•  Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Operates vehicles and mobile equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• May assist in other areas of facility as directed.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment. Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required.
• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking and climbing stairs 75%
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
• May travel 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.
• May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call. 
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

Education / Experience / Background

• High school diploma or GED.
• Not required but preferred – We will train on the job for Certifications - A Illinois K Wastewater License and/or Illinois Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water Supply Operator's Certificate.            

• Some -experience is preferred but not necessary; the candidate will be trained on the job requirements and process operations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to comprehend documented operating procedures.
• Ability to learn and diagnose basic/ routine processes, mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• 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. May be required to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Forklift Certification and training provided.
• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred. 
• Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills and certifications.

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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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.