Waste Water Treatment Technician Job at Dairy Farmers of America in Town of Texa

General Purpose

Provide operation and maintenance support to the wastewater treatment plant, cooling tower systems, boilers and water treatment systems. Perform the above tasks in a safe manner following safety and environmental regulations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
• Maintain chemical levels and adjust pH balance and disinfect water and other liquids.
• Record operational data, meter and gauge readings on specified forms at specified frequencies.
• Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, maintain chlorine levels.
• Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards. Record results and supply to management.
• Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain wastewater treatment certification.
• Perform other tasks and jobs as necessary.
• Work hours: 7am – 5pm, rotating shifts.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School/GED, technical/military/college a plus. Previous wastewater treatment experience required. Wastewater Operator License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems (activated sludge, anaerobic sludge, batch sludge digesting systems). Understanding of process cooling systems, chlorinated water treatment for micro control. Water softening and RO systems, boilers, condensate return and feed water systems.
• Wastewater Plant Operator’s License is beneficial.

Reporting to this Position

• None

Travel

• No travel required
• 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
• 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
• 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
• 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
• 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)