Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Operator I
Job Description

Operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in a water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water and meet permit and operational requirements.

ResponsibilitiesTend to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control, and vacuum filters used to decontaminate wastewater by settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures, and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in the assigned area.Monitor and record operating conditions, observations, and data in area shift log.Ensure conformance to process specifications. Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure. Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor and take corrective actions.Sample wastewater, sludge, and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.Prepare chemical solutions and service automatic samplers.Monitor process chemical supplies and recommend reorder.Essential SkillsExperience in an industrial or municipal facility operating or repairing equipment such as hoses, pumps, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, feeders.OSHA 10 certification.Ability to lift 50lbs on a repeated basis.Mechanical, electrical, and general labor skills.Operational skills.Additional Skills & Qualifications1+ years of experience in basic wastewater operation, lab testing, and inspections.Ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, chemical feed, sludge processing, measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment.Why Work Here?

Join the world's leading environmental services company with a 160-year history and a global workforce of approximately 179,000 employees. Help address environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water, and waste in a safe, cost-effective, and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries.

Work Environment

Candidates will be working at a treatment facility located at an aluminum plant in Oswego, NY. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6 AM - 2 PM. When direct, candidates will obtain their CDL license to operate tankers. Every other weekend, they are required to perform a routine check at the facility on Saturday and Sunday for 1 hour, receiving payment for 3 hours of work (overtime).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oswego, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oswego,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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