OM Technician

BENEFITS 

Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental and vision insurance. 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.

Position Purpose: 

Operates and maintains City of Sturgeon Bays water treatment and water distribution systems and assists with various wastewater treatment and wastewater collections systems. Work involves daily operation activities to achieve efficient and safe operation of the water treatment process. Reports directly to the Water Operator in Responsible Charge and Project Manager.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operate monitor inspect and maintain equipment and processes at the water treatment facilities and the water system in a safe and efficient manner while satisfying the requirements of customers clients and regulatory agencies
• Responsible for the proper use and care of hand tools and knowledge and use of the companys safety policies and procedures.  Performs preventive maintenance housekeeping tasks and inspections as assigned.
• Collects samples for process control and compliance monitoring in accordance with standard procedures.
• Performs process control sample analyses in accordance with standard procedures.
• Complies with company safety programs.
• Monitor processes/equipment to ensure efficient operations by taking samples required for process control and regulatory reporting purposes recording and logging flows visually inspecting tanks levels pump speeds; recording information in logs and reports.
• Perform inspection rounds of facilities; recognize resolve and report problems that could jeopardize employee safety or equipment operations.
• Perform necessary housekeeping functions to and around plant equipment buildings and grounds including snow shoveling sweeping painting operating mowers and other powered lawn equipment. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of all facilities under the responsibility of Veolia; maintains and cleans vehicles. 
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned including exercising valves lubrication filter checks inspection of safetyrelated items such as emergency lighting and ladders.
• Respond to customers in the field concerning wastewater or water issues; locate underground utilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Odors and sights in and around the workplace can be unpleasant.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 2 years of experience in the water industry or related field is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Professional judgment / decisionmaking skills.
• Knowledge of BackHoe operations is preferred.
• Ability to perform general math calculations.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as pumps motors electric generators and piping systems.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computers and calculators.
• Familiarity with MS Office including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to utilize iPad to update various information in our GIS system.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid Wisconsin drivers license required.
• Obtain Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License within 1 year.
• Obtain Wisconsin Water Certifications within 2 to 5 years

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is 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. 
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime