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Wastewater Technician

Dairy Farmers of America

Fallon, NVJob$28.72–31.74/hrTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Compensation
$28.72–31.74/hr
Location
Fallon, NV
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Wastewater Technician. The Wastewater Technician is responsible for the daily operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the wastewater facility. This role involves performing daily sampling routines, conducting various analyses on samples, and interpreting results for operational trends. The technician will also perform root cause analysis of operational and mechanical issues, make informed adjustments based on data, and monitor microbial conditions.

Key focus areas include Operate Wastewater Plant daily, Maintain daily sampling routine, and Perform COD, TSS, Total Solids, DO, and other analysis on daily samples.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include General Microbiological Skills, General Chemistry Skills, General Maintenance Skills, General Organizational Skills, and Good Communication Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

General Microbiological SkillsGeneral Chemistry SkillsGeneral Maintenance SkillsGeneral Organizational SkillsGood Communication Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Full job description

Job Description

General Purpose:

This position is responsible for operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the wastewater facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Daily operation of Wastewater Plant.

  • Maintaining daily sampling routine.

  • Performing COD, TSS, Total Solids, DO, and other analysis on daily samples.

  • Performing root cause analysis of operational and mechanical issues.

  • Interpreting daily results for operational trends.

  • Making informed adjustments based on Daily data collection.

  • Monitoring microbial condition of sludge and various stages of process.

  • Performing required PM’s.

  • Performing routine maintenance tasks.

  • Organizing other maintenance tasks with Maintenance supervisor.

  • Monitoring effluent samples for excessive losses.

  • Testing effluent samples to provide plant management with loss results.

  • Providing feedback to plant management in report form on daily effluent characteristics.

  • Organizing and overseeing spill clean-ups.

  • Monitoring and reporting spills to proper personnel.

  • Effectively communicate issues and ideas to Waste Water Operator.

  • Provide support for carry over on task completion.

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • General Microbiological skills.

  • General Chemistry skills.

  • General Maintenance skills.

  • General Organizational skills.

  • Good communication skills.

Pay Range 28.72-31.74

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