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Darling Ingredients Inc.
Wastewater Operator
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What they do
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.
$53,060 / year median in Tennessee
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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 management's 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 plant. In and around and working with moving parts and equipment. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.