Water Pretreatment Operator

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Aberdeen, SD

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment including piping, pumps, valves and wastewater treatment equipment such as screening systems, dissolved air flotation equipment, aeration equipment, flow meters and lagoons.
Record and monitor readings and make operational adjustments as required.
Monitor flow and treatment of raw sources.
Monitor control panels and adjust as required.
Inspect equipment as required.
Testing and samples as necessary.
May operate and maintain power generating equipment.
Treat with chemicals as necessary.
Follow Federal, State and Local Environmental Agency permits and regulations.
Ensure Safety standards are met.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have South Dakota Class II Wastewater Operation Certification
5 + years’ experience in wastewater operations or design.
Strong reading, writing and math skills. Must be able to read and write English fluently.
Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels and cultures
Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States
Follow company safety rules and exercise caution in all work activities

Physical Demands:

Work Environment:

Wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in a beef, food, processing facility.
Plant environment

Conditions of Employment:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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