Wastewater Operator 1st Shift

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Job Details:

The overall responsibility of the Wastewater Operator is to follow all procedures and guidelines to ensure that the effluent permit limits are met as required by the KNDOP Permit. The job duties are subject to change based on operations and are not limited to the following descriptions.

Operations Overview


Operate and maintain all equipment and processes associated with physical/chemical and biological treatment of wastewater.

Maintain a clean, neat and orderly working environment.





Notify maintenance personnel/wastewater manager in the case of equipment failure or operational failures.

Assist in the maintenance and grounds keeping of the wastewater facility as needed.

Operation Tasks



Make adjustments to treatment processes to maintain the established process control parameters and document changes made to the following systems:

Conduct chemical feed draw-downs to confirm set dosage rates and make feed rate adjustments if required.

Operate and make adjustments on the Dissolved Air Floatation units to maintain efficiency and effluent quality.

Check dissolved oxygen levels and make adjustments as required to maintained proper D.O. levels in the treatment system and to ensure efficient operation of blowers.

Decant SPN holding tank and tanker every 1-2 hours.





Conduct process control sampling and perform established process control laboratory analysis.

Follow all established safety procedures and perform all work in a safe manner.

Clean the treatment facility buildings and equipment to maintain an orderly and safe work environment.

Adhere to Tyson Policy in the achievement of goals and certifications.

Candidate Requirements



Operator Candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Operator Candidate is required to pursue and achieve State Wastewater Certification as outlined by the Tyson Wastewater Operator Compensation Policy.

Operator Candidate must possess a Kentucky State Drivers License and pass an MVR check.

An operator must be capable of operating Powered Industrial Trucks, i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.

An operator must be fully-released from medical limitations that require narcotics for pain control.

Safety

Wastewater operation requires serious respect and knowledge of the safety policies and standards implemented to protect the Wastewater Operator. The Operator Candidate must be fully cleared to operate among common hazards such as:



Entering Confined Spaces requiring the medical approval for use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Air Purifying Respirators (APRs)

Climbing and descending stairs carrying 50 lbs

Potential for hydraulic engulfment/ drowning

Operation of powered-industrial trucks

Working at heights above 20 ft


Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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