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Veolia

Certified Water Plant Operator

Veolia, Mocksville, North Carolina, United States, 27028

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Company Overview Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider, as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipal customers throughout North America.

Job Description Position Purpose Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant. Operational start-up and shutdown of the treatment facility, conduct analysis of water quality to determine chemical dosages and operational adjustments, record keeping and report preparation, maintenance of equipment, and grounds and housekeeping of the facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Shift operation of the water treatment plant ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations through routine monitoring and adjustment of plant processes manually and/or through computerized control systems.

Conduct routine testing of water, record test results, and maintain the plant log book with accurate and timely entries of activities.

Evaluate all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the facility and notify the Project Manager of any abnormal conditions.

Maintain facility treatment units including sedimentation basin, filters, sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.

Monitor all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintain calibration of plant instrumentation and online analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.

Calculate chemical feed rates, calibrate chemical equipment and adjust chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by direction of Water Plant Manager to comply with water quality requirements established for the plant.

Responsible for chemical ordering, receiving and handling.

Maintain property in good order including housekeeping and grounds upkeep.

Provide excellent customer service skills.

Follow proper health and safety standards.

Utilize computers and software as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Exposure to outside weather conditions.

Moderate noise level; limited exposure to higher noise levels within OSHA standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Approximately 1½ years industry experience.

Maintenance experience is a plus.

NC C‑Surface Water Operator Certification or higher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Good communication skills, written and oral.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google applications.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.

May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Vision abilities: distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Benefits Veolia offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Location & Salary Winston‑Salem, NC Salary range: $71,960.00–$128,500.00 (posted 1 week ago)

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