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JBS Foods
WATER RECLAMATION OPERATOR - 3nd SHIFT
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$42,344 / year median in Utah
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Description Hours:
11:00 PM - 7:30 AM.DUTIES:
- Make rounds, perform assigned duties and complete assigned work orders on shift.
- Operate floatation as necessary
- Rotate shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) are not the norm but may be required
- Perform maintenance on machines and structures as required
- Collect samples & perform basic lab analyses; collect & enter facility operating data into reports
- Detect and analyze problems in the facility operations and then solve those problems to maintain compliance with the discharge permit
- Notify water reclamation facility Supervisor and Environmental Sustainability Manager immediately if upset conditions occur in the facility
- Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and organized manner as required
- Complete other duties assigned by
Supervisor SKILLS:
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of facility operations procedures and safety
- Ability to disassemble/repair/troubleshoot pumps, piping, gearboxes, valves, etc.
- Good background in basic math
- Ability to learn basic lab procedures
- Good computer skills and working knowledge of MS Excel
- Ability to work changing shifts. Flexibility in regard to hours and days worked.
- Ability to get along with fellow employees and contractors
- Ability to read and understand operating and maintenance instructions in equipment manuals
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work in wet conditions/standing wastewater if needed.
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions
- Twist/bend/pull/push/lift 10-25 pounds multiple times each day and up to 450 pound barrels
- Break apart bolts and exercise valves that require 25-75 ft-lb of torque as required
EDUCATION
- Utah Level 1 Wastewater Treatment within 1 year of hire
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Forklift operator certification within 90 days of hire
PAY GRADE
This position starts at $28.40/hr + 0.75/hr Differential- Operators' pay varies according to Utah wastewater certifications and ability to prove maintenance qualifications thru completion of company training program.