The Water Treatment Technician will process waste materials entering the plant and insure that materials received are consistent with approved material profiles.??

• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of equipment operation
• Knowledge of waste treatment and material handling processes generally.
• Desire to learn and grow abilities to process waste materials
• Strong work ethic and desire to complete the job right and in compliance.
• Able to work in a team environment

Water Treatment Technician processes wastewater and other related materials through wastewater treatment systems and related processes, including solids separation and solidification. 

• Operation of various fixed equipment including filter press, centrifuges and pumps, and material handling equipment including skid steer loaders, excavators, forklifts.
• Performs solidification of sludges and solids using various drying agents, accomplished by operating excavators and other equipment for mixing and blending.
• Unloads and loads bulk and non-bulk trucks including dry vans, tankers, dump trucks and roll off containers.
• Processes containerized waste through QA/QC, bulking/consolidation, or transfer from storage for shipment offsite.
• Prepares paperwork for shipments, records, and maintains documentation related to the process.
• Operates analytical equipment to determine acceptance and discharge criteria is being bet.
• Calculates chemical/reagent needs for water treatment based on instruction from manager/technical support team.
• Prior experience in the processing of waste and/or wastewater.
• Equipment operation experience.
• Mechanically inclined and able to make repairs to equipment as needed.
• Must have the physical ability, endurance and coordination to perform assigned tasks and operate assigned equipment.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.
• Requires reading, writing and math skills at a level needed to understand directions, equipment operating procedures, safety rules etc.
• Working knowledge of equipment operations, safety rules.
• Must have the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks as assigned.
• Ability to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
• Understands basic computer software such as Microsoft office and ability to learn other software platforms?