Operator I

Location: Oswego
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description Position Purpose: The Plant Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications. Hours are 6am to 2pm Monday through Friday. Paid Lunch. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets. Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control. Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed, odor control, sludge processing filters, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including all four seasonal temperatures. Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: High School Diploma/GED is required. Some experience in a related position and environment preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site. Be able to use Windows and Mac based computer programs for email and training. Required Certification/Licenses/Training: Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Class B CDL is not required but would be nice to have. Physical Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders or sit. The employee may regularly lift 50-pound bags. Must be able to wear a respirator / half mask. Additional Information Pay Range: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour. Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, 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. 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.

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