Per Diem- Wastewater Treatment Operator

Wastewater Treatment OperatorThis position provides coverage, as needed, of wastewater treatment operations to treat and discharge process water in accordance with all regulations and permit conditions.Pay Range: $29.60-$39.79Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Supporting four critical areas (Pollution Control Facility, Tumble Liquids Treatment, Heat Treat Neutralization, and the Oil Recovery Ultra-filtration Area)Operating filter presses and ultra-filtration equipmentReplenishing chemicals, handling hazardous waste by-productsMaintaining industrial pre-treatment license requirements (i.e. 20 TCH's every two (2) years)Flexible coverage of wastewater operator shifts as needed. Willingness to work third shift strongly preferred.Qualifications:Experience, Competencies and EducationHigh School/GED1 year of experience in wastewater treatment strongly preferredLanguage SkillsStrong command of the English language, both written and verbal communication and interpretationPhysical Demands:Occasional: bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, reaching, overhead reaching, and fine motor skillsOccasional lifting: 20 to 30 poundsFrequent lifting: 5 to 20 poundsMaximum lifting: to 55 poundsPersonal Protective Equipment:Mandatory wearing of certified ANSI approved safety glasses and hearing protectionThe use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned departmentEmployees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasksMay be required depending on position:Annual vision update in Medical DepartmentInvolvement in the hearing conservation programInvolvement in the lead surveillance programWearing of safety certified shoes/bootsParticipation in the stretching programWork Environment:Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting.