Description

JOB OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE

Water Treatment Technician

JOB LOCATION

Springfield, TN

EEO CLASSIFICATION 

PAY TYPE

Hourly

FLSA STATUS 

Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Full Time 

WORK COMP CODE 

PAY RANGE

BONUS ELIGIBLE? 

 Position Impact

 The Water Treatment Technician will process waste materials entering the plant and insure that materials received are consistent with approved material profiles.

Position Details 

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of equipment operation
• Knowledge of waste treatment and material handling processes generally.
• Desire to learn and grow abilities to process waste materials
• Strong work ethic and desire to complete the job right and in compliance.
• Able to work in a team environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Water Treatment Technician processes wastewater and other related materials through wastewater treatment systems and related processes, including solids separation and solidification. 

• Operation of various fixed equipment including filter press, centrifuges and pumps, and material handling equipment including skid steer loaders, excavators, forklifts.
• Performs solidification of sludges and solids using various drying agents, accomplished by operating excavators and other equipment for mixing and blending.
• Unloads and loads bulk and non-bulk trucks including dry vans, tankers, dump trucks and roll off containers.
• Processes containerized waste through QA/QC, bulking/consolidation, or transfer from storage for shipment offsite.
• Prepares paperwork for shipments, records and maintains documentation related to the process.
• Operates analytical equipment to determine acceptance and discharge criteria is being bet.
• Calculates chemical/reagent needs for water treatment based on instruction from manager/technical support team.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in the processing of waste and/or wastewater.
• Equipment operation experience.
• Mechanically inclined and able to make repairs to equipment as needed.
• Must have the physical ability, endurance and coordination to perform assigned tasks and operate assigned equipment.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.
• Requires reading, writing and math skills at a level needed to understand directions, equipment operating procedures, safety rules etc.
• Working knowledge of equipment operations, safety rules.
• Must have the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks as assigned.
• Ability to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
• Understands basic computer software such as Microsoft office and ability to learn other software platforms 

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL/ MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
• This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times. 
• The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds. 
• Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. May occasionally deal with heights. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees and managers.
• Effective conflict resolution abilities. 
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Ability to read, write and do mathematics.
• Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection. 
• Consist of both office setting and physical jobsite. 
• Able to work in confined spaces when needed.
• Ability to work in or around extreme temperatures. 

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/ VET/ DISABLED STATEMENT

TAS Environmental Services, LP is / Specialized Waste Systems provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law 

TAS Environmental Services, LP / Specialized Waste Systems as recognized as a leading provider of Environmental Services. Our service offer includes Emergency Response, Industrial Cleaning, Waste Management and Midstream Services and Solutions. Our mission is to build unrivaled partnerships by being an invaluable safe resource to our customers through knowledge, collaboration and the dedication of our people. We aim to deliver best-in-class performance across the business system while adhering to our core values and while owning the highest standard of ethical business practices.