Operator II

Qualifications:

Operator - Hazardous Waste Groundwater Treatment Plant

• PART-TIME POSITION - 3 DAYS PER WEEK - CONSECUTIVE DAYS
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 5 to 10 years' experience with industrial production techniques and industrial equipment preferred.
• No wastewater licensing required.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and alone. Good work ethic and being a self-starter are important.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain it. Can be obtained after hire.
• Enrollment in the HAZWOPER medical monitoring program is required after hire.
• Respirator fit test or ability to obtain it after hire.

Responsibilities: 

• Performs a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, and calibration of the equipment, instruments, processes, and support systems of a hazardous waste groundwater treatment facility on an assigned shift.
• Learns and gains skills to monitor control panels make adjustments either manually or by remote control
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and control valves to regulate processes.
• Maintains a log of operations, observes variations in operating conditions, and records and interprets meter and gauge readings.
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Measure water and oil levels in monitoring wells
• Transfer oil from oil/water separators to storage tank
• Chemical level monitoring and mixing
• Performs routine and basic calibration of instruments and gauges.
• Performs routine weekly inspections
• Performs routine pump and other maintenance and custodial duties as required.
• Follow developed plans and procedures
• Maintain required site logs and forms

This position performs a variety of tasks in assisting with the planning, scheduling, and directing of the operations, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the equipment, instruments, process, and support systems of a hazardous waste plant or facility. The incumbent has knowledge of specific work tasks and uses skills that are physical in nature. He/she deals with situations and activities that can be straightforward or complex in nature and follows detailed guidelines, drawings, and instructions to complete routine technical tasks. He/she has the ability to identify equipment issues, perform some troubleshooting, and elevate questions and concerns to project management.

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Job Location: 2443 Tie Plant Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058