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Valence Surface Technologies, LLC

Wastewater Operator Level 3

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A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$63,788 / year median in Massachusetts

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers Operate and maintain rise pump stations Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling Operate sludge pump and filter press Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION TALKING
Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
AVERAGE HEARING
Able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
REPETITIVE MOTION
The employee is required to frequently stand and lift objects
FINGER DEXTERITY
The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls
AVERAGE VISION
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH
: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals, paints and solvents. Must be safety oriented and able to war the appropriate attires and PPE. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer season.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Ability to communicate clearly Pay Rate $25.00-$30.00 Retention Bonus $1,500.00 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.