Senior, Wastewater Plant Technician, Landfill
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Job overview
WM is hiring a Senior, Wastewater Plant Technician, Landfill. The Senior Wastewater Plant Technician operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment to control the flow and processing of sewage. This role involves monitoring control panels, adjusting valves and gates, and interpreting meter and gauge readings to determine load requirements. The technician also starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to manage the flow of raw sewage through various treatment processes.
Key focus areas include Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates to regulate sewage flow., Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings., and Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and 4 Years Experience. Important skills include Monitor Control Panels, Adjust Valves And Gates, Regulate Sewage Flow, Interpret Meter And Gauge Readings, Interpret Test Results, and Start And Stop Pumps.
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Full job description
I. Job Summary
Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
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Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements.
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Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
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Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
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Collects sewage sample and conducts laboratory tests.
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Operates and maintains power generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
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High School Diploma (accredited)
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4 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)
B. Preferred Qualifications
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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