Belt Press/Water Treatment Operator

JOB TITLE: Water Treatment/Belt Press Operator

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Individuals for this position should have intermediate-level experience as a water operator or belt press operator. They will be responsible for operation of our water treatment and distribution systems. Job responsibilities involve the maintenance and repair of the treatment equipment, including a belt press. Technicians will also be expected to perform field sampling and testing with the ability to understand the required water quality parameters and make adjustments to the chemical feeds as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Record operational data from meter and gauge readings on specified forms.

· Operate a belt press.

· Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.

· Collect and test water samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.

· Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.

· Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water.

· Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.

· Ability to monitor and interpret results from testing procedures and report deviations to supervisors in a timely fashion

· Assist with chemical inventory tracking and lab supplies on site as needed.

· Work with chemical suppliers to ensure chemical offloading is complete and any issues resolved immediately

· Ensure compliance to all Federal and State regulations

· Provide effective communication with support staff and managers.

· Boating experience a plus!

REQUIREMENTS:

· Associate’s Degree or vocational/ technical training is strongly desired

· A knowledge of College Algebra is strongly preferred

· Basic computer competency with Office Products

· At least 2-5 years directly related experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment (pumps), or in water treatment.

· Must work well with minimal supervision

· Current OSHA 10 or greater certification required

· Available for 12 hour shifts: day or night shift

· Must be comfortable working outside in various weather conditions and around wetlands and wildlife

WORK CONDITIONS:

· Water Treatment Plant Environment on a Wildlife Trail.

Company Information

Our company is heavily involved in commercializing a “First of its Kind” water treatment process that removes nutrients from fresh and salt water sources contaminated with urban, agricultural or industrial run-off. We are on a mission and we want team members who are extremely talented, very motivated, beyond diligent and who believe, as we do, that we can make a difference. We like to get out of the office and into the field to get our hands dirty and want to bring in people who enjoy the same.

This is a demanding position with very high expectations of the right person. You will be working with a team of talented individuals and we value our cultural fit on an equal level with talent, education and experience. The person we are looking for is one who makes everyone around them better, the person your peers seek out for answers when they don’t know and can’t figure it out and an individual who wants the opportunity to make a difference in the world we live in.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• belt press: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location