What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operator position at Metal Processing Group, an Affiliate of The Heico Companies?
Primary Responsibilities
- Operates wastewater system in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Troubleshoot technical and operational systems.
- Performs maintenance of wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
- Follows company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions.
- Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules. Creates Regulatory reports.
- Maintains daily logs and records plant operating data.
- Working with other operators, supervisors, and maintenance to correct discovered problems.
- Maintains a clean and orderly workspace.
- Performs miscellaneous work as assigned.
- Working conditions include exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles including hazardous chemicals.
- Job description, Essential Duties and Responsibilities are subject to change at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
- Minimally, must have Grade 1 California Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate (RWQCB) or a Grade 1 CWEA Certificate in Collection System Maintenance, Environmental Compliance Inspection, Plant Maintenance or Industrial Waste Treatment or a California Department of Health Services Certification in Distribution (D1) or Treatment (T1
- Push pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Regularly climb stairs and ladders.
- Must be dependable and able to work independently.
- Familiar with basic hand tools and power tools.
- Required to use all personal protective equipment (company provided) in compliance with OSHA regulations.