About Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com. Job Description BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employ ees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. Position Purpose: The Operator II maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facilities to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. ** Must have a Class II Water Certification.** Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges. Collect and test water and sewage samples. Record meter and gauge readings and operational data. Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste. Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas. Inspect all equipment on a regular basis. Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Ensure safety standards are met. Work Environment: Spends 100% of the time in operations environment. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties. Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment. Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: High School education or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic math equations. Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred. Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water and/or wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site). Two to five years’ experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc. Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision. Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material