Wastewater Technician - 3rd Shift

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BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

Operates wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of wastewater by performing the following duties. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) at all times.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors control panels and adjust valves manually or by remote control to regulate flow of wastewater.

Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements.

Starts and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of wastewater through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.

Maintains legible, accurate records of shift operations.

Cleans equipment and facilities.

Unload, stores, and uses various chemicals such as Aluminum Sulfate.

Perform Preventive Maintenance, inspects, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in operation and detects and reports deficiencies in the operational process.

Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

2. Cost Consciousness - Conservers organizational resources.

3. Ethics - Treat people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.

4. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

5. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

6. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

7. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent;

2. 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training;

3. Or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and meets local and state statues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.

2. Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.

Must have the ability to work with and around chemicals, effluent or similar solutions using the

required personal protective equipment.

Other skills and abilities -

Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on WWT equipment.

Follow all safety practices, such as LOTO, in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in Wastewater Treatment Plant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Wet and/or humid; Moving mechanical parts; Extreme cold

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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