Waste Water Treatment Operator

The role

The Waste Water Treatment Operator is responsible for the operation and administration of the waste water pre-treatment plant. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements through maintenance, repairs, and reporting.

What you will do

• Operate wastewater treatment plant in compliance with operating permit
• Perform mechanical preventive maintenance
• Initiate repairs to treatment system equipment including pumping, control and processing systems
• Write reports on plant operations, productivity improvements and cost savings
• Provide data to Department Manager for communications with agencies
• Keep management informed of machinery and facility problems
• Assist with revising WWTP operating procedures and compliance plans
• Manage environmental, health and safety or process optimization projects
• Perform immediate repairs to mission critical wastewater treatment plant equipment
• Serve as part of on call Emergency Response and First Responder Team

Required qualifications

• 1- 5 years of experience in industrial waste water operations
• Familiarity with basic chemistry, plumbing, electrical & engineering principles
• Ability to perform inspections, testing and repair of waste processing systems
• Massachusetts Grade 4M Class Municipal Waste Water License or higher
• Knowledge of lock out tag out, arc flash, confined space entry practices and procedures
• Ability to participate in respiratory protection program
• Ability to evaluate and interpret process and engineering related drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer systems
• Proficiency in English language
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects up to 80lbs
• Ability to frequently climb ladders
• Ability to view and inspect mixers/pumps located 12-14ft below an elevated tank platform

Nice to have

• Massachusetts Department of Safety Class 1 Hoisting License
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training
• OSHA 10- hour General Industry training
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Familiarity with OSHA, MADEP, MWRA and EPA regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• College Scholarship for dependents
• Bonus Program
• 401k Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Community Impact Opportunities

Before you apply

• Must be capable of arriving to HMF within an hour of receipt of emergency call
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening, pre-employment physical exam, drug test, hearing test, vision test, back screen and physical assessment
• Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

About the company

Home Market Foods champions equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more.