Wastewater Operator – Entry Level

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.

Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Water Tech is currently seeking an entry level Wastewater Operator to work in the Cincinnati, OH area to learn different wastewater treatment processes. This position is responsible for learning and controlling treatment plants, machines, and equipment to clarify and purify water and wastewater for permitted industrial uses.

• Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into treatment facilities.
• Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
• Learn to perform all scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.
• Be responsible for accurate record‑keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Comply with all client safety parameters.
• Provide regular communication with fellow operators and management regarding any non‑routine operating parameters.
• Assist with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency and coordinate with other operators to maintain plant equipment.
• Coordinate with Veolia’s purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies, such as equipment and chemicals.
• Troubleshoot problems within client wastewater treatment equipment and coordinate repairs as necessary.
• Study for the physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam (training material is provided).
• Work different shifts (days, evenings, nights) with shift lengths of 8 to 12 hours.
• Travel to several locations outside the original area; trips may range from 1 to 3 weeks away from home during training, potentially up to 75% of time traveling.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office or Google Apps; 3 – 5 years of related work experience.
• Mechanical background preferred.
• Willingness to travel and learn from various treatment facilities across the United States.

VWS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment. We provide challenging projects and training to help ensure your success. It is ultimately up to you to put the time into learning and gaining that knowledge.

EEO/AA-M/F/Disability/Veteran

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.