wastewater treatment technician

Crystal Clean LLC

<div>WHAT WE DO

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. 


Our mission is to always be Prepared and Professional.

Join the team that makes a difference! 


JOB SUMMARY

The Wastewater Technician is responsible for the process of treating and disposing of wastewater, collecting data, and the inspection, operation and maintenance of the equipment that treats the wastewater. 


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul>
<li>Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.</li>
<li>Operate equipment and utilize chemicals to purify and clarify water. Appropriately process and dispose of industrial wastewater.</li>
<li>Inspect, clean, repair, and maintain the condition of wastewater equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other areas.</li>
<li>Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.</li>
<li>Coordinate larger repairs and maintenance with the appropriate management personnel.</li>
<li>Collect, preserve, test, analyze, and record water and sewage samples with relation to National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems.</li>
<li>Test, troubleshoot, and respond to all alarms at the facility and pumping or booster stations. Verify all backup systems are operational.</li>
<li>Maintain positive working relationships with clients and coworkers.</li>
<li>Attend preliminary and follow-up safety training as required.</li>
<li>Work long hours and overtime during day, night or weekend shifts.</li>
<li>Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.</li></ul> 


EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
<ul>
<li>A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.</li>
<li>Three (3) years&rsquo; experience in the environmental services industry experience is preferred.</li>
<li>Three (3) years&rsquo; experience in waste water treatment is preferred.</li>
<li>Thorough knowledge and understanding of industry best practices, risk assessment techniques, standards, and all applicable laws and regulations as they relate to the wastewater treatment field is required.</li>
<li>HAZWOPER certification and Confined Space Entry certification are highly preferred.</li>
<li>California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) certification highly preferred.</li></ul> 


SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
<ul>
<li>Strong attention to detail; meticulous.</li>
<li>Safety conscious.</li>
<li>Patient.</li>
<li>Flexible to fast paced changes.</li></ul> 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
<ul>
<li>Frequent walking, standing, and physical activity.</li>
<li>Frequent carrying of weights from 0-50 pounds.</li>
<li>This job operates in a plant environment, with the possibility of both indoor and outdoor tasks.</li>
<li>The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring the adherence to basic safety measures.</li>
<li>The work environment may involve moderate exposure to the elements, including extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.</li></ul> 

<div>
Benefits: 
<ul><li>Medical and Dental</li><li>401K</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Short-term disability</li><li>Life and accident insurance</li><li>Advancement opportunities</li></ul></div> 


Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve. 


The anticipated hourly range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00, and includes benefits such as the following:
<ul>
<li>Health, Dental and Vision insurance</li>
<li>Wellness Program</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul></div>

Wastewater Technician

Veolia

<div>Company Description 
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. 
Job Description 
A Senior Wastewater Operations Traveling Technician(SWOT) will be trained to operate and 
maintain wastewater plants at several locations around the country. The purpose of the 
position is to assist with new account startups, temporary operations, and to cover our existing 
facilities while local operators are out on PTO/sick time. The SWOT will be responsible for the 
overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater plants they visit, including process 
changes to meet compliance, troubleshooting processes &amp; equipment, operational 
management, maintenance (routine, reactive, and preventive), process &amp; compliance 
sampling, laboratory testing, and writing and distributing a daily shift report. In addition, the 
Senior Wastewater Operations Traveling Technicians will assist with the startup of new 
wastewater operating contracts until full-time local operators are hired The SWOT will be 
responsible for training the newly hired operator(s). The SWOT will communicate with the 
client and with Veolia&rsquo;s Account Manager regarding the operation during their time at the 
facility. The SWOT will be required to travel and be away from home for extended periods of 
time - this can range from 1-2 weeks at a time, all the way up to 1 or more months for certain 
projects.<ul><li>Operate and maintain wastewater plants to comply with the requirements of the</li></ul>
discharge permit, and each clients&rsquo; expectations/requirements. 
<ul><li>Provide direction and support (as needed) to the operators on the other shifts, including</li></ul>
the delegation of tasks based on the skills and abilities of the other operators. 
<ul><li>Conduct lab analysis of the waste streams at various points in the process to verify</li></ul>
treatment and to make process changes. 
<ul><li>Communicate frequently with the Account Manager regarding the operation of the</li></ul>
WWTP and request assistance as needed for the site. 
<ul><li>Coordinate your own travel plans to and from the assigned facility. Note: Veolia pays</li></ul>
for all expenses associated with work-related travel (meals, lodging, transportation, etc.) 
<ul><li>Write or revise Standard Operating Procedures, as necessary.</li><li>Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process</li></ul>
changes to prevent non-compliance. 
<ul><li>Submit daily and/or weekly reports to client and Veolia management regarding the</li></ul>
current status of the wastewater plant operations and needs of the operations team. 
<ul><li>Flexibility in schedule is very important. Most travel will be planned in advance, but</li></ul>
there are occasions when emergencies arise. SWOT members will need to be willing 
to travel on short notice. Although these times are infrequent, it is a possibility. 
<ul><li>Manage the chemical inventories, spare parts inventory, and waste disposal activities.</li><li>Provide training and/or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation /</li></ul>
management of the WWTP. 
<ul><li>Perform all duties/tasks in compliance with the site safety plan to ensure the safety of</li></ul>
all on-site personnel.<ul><li>Coordinate and assist with major maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.</li><li>Complete minor reactive and preventative maintenance activities to ensure smooth</li></ul>
process operations at all times. 
<ul><li>Optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant.</li><li>Lead by example through hard work, attention to detail, respectful and consistent</li></ul>
treatment of each member of the team and take responsibility for wastewater plant 
performance during your shift. 
<ul><li>Assist Veolia Management with the training and development of the operators.</li><li>Willingness and availability to work with operators on other shifts when problems arise</li></ul>
or if an operator needs assistance. 
<ul><li>24/7 availability to the operators, manager, and the Client when at a Client site.</li><li>Provide direction to the team on the daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater</li></ul>
plant to ensure compliance. 
<ul><li>Be knowledgeable and aware of Client process changes, chemical application rates,</li></ul>
maintenance activities, and additional sampling / testing that may be needed to 
evaluate a performance upset / problem to ensure discharge compliance. 
<ul><li>Provide clear verbal and written instructions to the team on the proper operation and</li></ul>
maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the equipment. 
<ul><li>Communicate with Veolia Management, or Client Management (depending on the</li></ul>
situation) regarding the current status of the operation, including compliance, treatment 
issues, maintenance, and personnel issues<ul><li>Make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correct</li></ul>
compliance issues or improve the treatment process. 
<ul><li>Evaluate maintenance projects and determine what outside support is needed and then</li></ul>
coordinate and schedule with client maintenance teams or contractors.<ul><li>Issues and concerns of a significant matter should be discussed with the account</li></ul>
manager to ensure actions taken are reasonable and in compliance with the contract.<ul><li>The ability to develop creative and innovative process improvements ideas related to</li></ul>
the operation / management of the WWTF 
<ul><li>Independent scheduling of work load.</li><li>Participates in group meetings or discussions.</li><li>Conducts meetings and leads group discussions.</li><li>Communicates routinely with Veolia management.</li></ul> 
Qualifications<ul><li> 
A wastewater license (biological and/or physical chemical) required</li><li>Willing to pursue reciprocity in other states as well as higher levels in wastewater</li></ul>
treatment. 
<ul><li>6+ years experience in wastewater treatment with knowledge of biological and/or</li></ul>
physical/chemical treatment systems. (college included) 
<ul><li>Operational experience with several types of WWTP systems preferred.</li></ul>
o Examples: clarification, coagulation, flocculation, sludge dewatering, metals 
precipitation, aerobic, anaerobic, chemical feed, and lab procedures.<ul><li>Strong mechanical ability and aptitude required.</li><li>Good communication skills, both verbally and in written form.</li><li>Ability and desire to build a &ldquo;team mentality&rdquo;.</li><li>Effective report writing skills.</li><li>Proficient in writing documents and creating/updating spreadsheets in either Microsoft</li></ul>
or Google.
Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate&rsquo;s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $28-35 usd hourly. 
Additional Information<div> 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions. 
<ul><li>Typical working conditions for this position include a wastewater treatment plant and</li></ul>
the outdoors. The job holder could be exposed to extreme weather conditions (extreme 
heat and cold), burns, chemicals, dangerous machinery, dirt and dust, electrical 
hazardous, grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, 
and other hazardous conditions. This position requires the job holder to lift and/or 
carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long period of 
time, walk on uneven surfaces, regular bending, use of extension ladders on a daily 
basis, ability to work a 12 hour shift, ability to climb into and maneuver body in tight 
spaces. 
o All PPE and gear for the job/weather will be provided.</div><div></div>
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.</div>

Senior Wastewater Operations Travel Technician

Reworld

<div>Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision
Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business
Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value
Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world&rsquo;s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
All that we&rsquo;re missing is you. Apply today!
About the role
The Wastewater Treatment Technician is responsible for carrying out the routine operational and maintenance, environmental and safety duties as assigned. This position requires an ability to follow instructions consistently and to communicate effectively so that all activities are aligned with the desires of the Operations Supervisor and Reworld 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Complete work sheets and forms clearly and consistently.</li><li>
Gather and assist with evaluating samples (as assigned).</li><li>
Assist and/or manage the offloading of waste streams and chemical treatment products.</li><li>
Assist and/or manage bulk chemical transfers.</li><li>
Load and unload bulk tankers.</li><li>
Maintain a clean work area.</li><li>
Perform cleanings of wastewater process equipment (as assigned).</li><li>
Monitor the operation of all wastewater processing equipment.</li><li>
Maintain the operational performance of the wastewater equipment.</li><li>
Identify and report operating anomalies to the Operations Supervisor or Maintenance Department.</li><li>
Direct and assist with the operation of the sludge transfer and dewatering systems.</li><li>
Conduct basic laboratory tests to evaluate wastewater samples, as directed.</li></ul> 
Schedule:<ul><li>
Monday-Friday, average 8 to 10 hours per day. Flexible with start time (facility runs 6 am to 6:30 pm). 10-20% OT including some Saturdays.</li></ul> 
Requirements:<ul><li>
Wastewater certification preferred.</li><li>
1 year experience as Waste Water Treatment Technician</li><li>
High School diploma/GED. Formal training in higher level of education preferred.</li><li>
With adequate training after being hired, be able to install and operate remediation systems including but not limited to pumps, filters, vessels, media change-outs, etc.</li><li>
Shop work including but not limited to cleaning and maintaining shop and equipment, operating heavy equipment (forklifts, Vac-Trucks, etc.).</li><li>
Strong attention to details with the ability to analyze</li><li>
Highly dedicated worker with sense of teamwork</li><li>
Ability to thrive on hard work and demonstrated pride in solutions-oriented result</li></ul> 
Physical Demands:<ul><li>
Candidate must have the ability to work in outdoor elements/weather</li><li>
Must be able to lift, push, pull and stand for extended periods</li><li>
Must be able to wear a full-face respirator as needed</li></ul> 
What Reworld Offers You:<ul><li>
Health Care Benefits - start first day of employment.</li><li>
Wellness Program Incentives &amp; Rewards</li><li>
401k - match up to 7%</li><li>
Paid Time Off (Vacation &amp; Holiday)</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability Benefits</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
Employee Referral Bonus</li></ul>
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.
Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.
For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below
All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.
Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. 
Pay Transparency
Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld&rsquo;s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.
The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $43,100.00 - $57,400.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.
Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) 
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the &lsquo;Contact Us&rsquo; button. Under Inquires, select &lsquo;Careers&rsquo; in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a &lsquo;Job Application Accommodation Request&rsquo;.
Attention Staffing Agencies &amp; Search Firms
Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.</div>

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