Wastewater Treatment Operator

Per Diem- Wastewater Treatment Operator

Requisition Number - SWI-7594
FT / PT - Part-time
Shift Schedule - Part Time TBD

This position provides coverage, as needed, of wastewater treatment operations to treat and discharge process water in accordance with all regulations and permit conditions.

Pay Range: $29.60-$39.79

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting four critical areas (Pollution Control Facility, Tumble Liquids Treatment, Heat Treat Neutralization, and the Oil Recovery Ultra-filtration Area)
Operating filter presses and ultra-filtration equipment
Replenishing chemicals, handling hazardous waste by-products
Maintaining industrial pre-treatment license requirements (i.e. 20 TCH's every two (2) years)
Flexible coverage of wastewater operator shifts as needed. Willingness to work 3rd shift strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Competencies and Education
High School/GED
1 year of experience in wastewater treatment strongly preferred
Language Skills
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal communication and interpretation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional: bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, reaching, overhead reaching, and fine motor skills
Occasional lifting: 20 to 30 pounds
Frequent lifting: 5 to 20 pounds
Maximum lifting: to 55 pounds

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Mandatory wearing of certified ANSI approved safety glasses and hearing protection
The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department
Employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks
May be required depending on position:
Annual vision update in Medical Department
Involvement in the hearing conservation program
Involvement in the lead surveillance program
Wearing of safety certified shoes/boots
Participation in the stretching program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting.