Plant Operator-- Wastewater

Liquid Environmental Solutions

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jacksonville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage wastewater treatment processes and operate essential plant equipment to ensure environmental sustainability. Maintain facility cleanliness and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and shop equipment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are willing to work in various environmental conditions, including those with strong odors. You should possess the ability to learn wastewater handling procedures, operate shop and heavy equipment, and be cross-trained for other roles. Laboratory experience is strongly preferred for this position.

Must Have Skills for ATS

wastewater treatment

equipment maintenance

forklift truck

skid steer

electrical maintenance

sampling

testing

Job Description

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Plant Operator for our wastewater treatment plant in Jacksonville

Join our team at Liquid Environmental Solutions as a Plant Operator at our wastewater treatment facility in Jacksonville, FL where every day presents an opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and community impact. In this hands-on role, you'll manage wastewater treatment processes, operate essential equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. 

Schedule: FLOATING schedule over 3 different shifts -- must have availability to cover each of these shifts! (this role covers PTO for other employees throughout the year!)

7 AM- 4 PM 

Monday through Friday and occasional Saturday's required

Wage: $24.57/hr with possibility for Overtime

Location: Talleyrand, Jacksonville FL 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages the space for incoming wastewater and treatment of the material.
  • Performs cleanup of the area as required.
  • Checks tank levels for necessary space for material processing.
  • Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
  • Wears and properly uses safety equipment at all times.
  • Always works in a safe and compliant manner.
  • Operates and maintains shop equipment.
  • May perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
  • Operates heavy equipment including forklift truck and skid steer.
  • May perform minor electrical maintenance functions.
  • Cleans and maintains process equipment.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • The ability to learn procedures related to the safe handling of materials.
  • Committed to growth in a company.
  • Collaborative with team members.
  • Good eye-hand coordination.
  • Organizational ability.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
  • Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
  • One (1) year of experience as a Plant Operator with the maintenance of water pumps and plant machinery (Preferred).
  • Laboratory experience strongly preferred
  • Must be willing to work in environments with strong odors.
  • Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.

Work Environment:

  • Lifting, climbing, and bending
  • Must be able to work on feet most of the workday
  • Varied weather working in hot, cold, and wet conditions
  • Strong odors and smells

Benefits:

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
  • 401k plan with company contribution
  • Growing industry
  • Team environment
  • Hourly pay with overtime
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Employee referral bonus program

Who We Are:

Liquid Environmental Solutions is the nation’s leading provider in the growing industry of liquid, non-hazardous waste solutions. We offer services such as waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling, reclamation, and disposal. For over 20 years, Liquid Environmental Solutions has been the trusted resource for responsibly managing non-hazardous liquid waste.

We have attracted thousands of customers to join us in our responsibility of protecting the environment. Collectively, we reduce greenhouse emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect the earth’s most precious resource – water. At every location, you will find team members committed to customer service, compliance and safety, the environment, and continuous improvement. You will also find that we are committed to our team members. Are you ready to join our team?

Liquid Environmental Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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local Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Fl

Schedule: 7 AM - 4 PM 

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Liquid Environmental Solutions

Liquid Environmental Solutions - the largest, exclusively non-hazardous US wastewater collection and disposal company, is known for innovation and leadership in protecting customers from liability and ensuring regulatory compliance, while minimizing their environmental footprint. Focused exclusively on servicing customers’ non-hazardous liquid waste needs, Liquid Environmental Solutions collects, treats and beneficially recovers materials from a wide variety of waste sources, including grease traps, used cooking oil, grit traps, oil water separators, industrial and manufacturing waste for the restaurant and hospitality, automotive maintenance, manufacturing, power plant, petrochemical and ship-building and repair industries, as well as waste collection companies. With over 700 team members, a state of the art fleet of more than 360 vacuum trucks, 99 collection branches, and 78,000+ customer locations served, Liquid Environmental Solutions is positioned to meet customers’ diverse liquid waste needs throughout the United States.
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