Waste Water Operator Trainee

Company: Darling Ingredients, Inc.
Location: Crows Landing
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Waste Water Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and in biological systems. Performs test, maintenance, etc. to insure proper operation of all waste water related equipment. Other duties as assign by Plant Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Proper operation of evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout waste water treatment processes.
• Perform waste water test as needed.
• Proper operation of DAF
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Service and Lube pumps and gear boxes as needed.
• Help maintenance with projects or work in area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerator and mixers.
• Proper operation of disinfection system.
• Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
• Proper operation of cooling towers.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24 hour period.
• Dumps container of grease solids using forklift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good penmanship.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing and crawling.

Work Environment

Outside in all types of weather. Hot and humid in plant. In and around and working with moving parts and equipment.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. EEO is the Law: If you would like more information, please click on the link or paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

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