Wastewater Technician

Position: WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN
** Description*
* Description

** JOB DESCRIPTION*
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* JOB TITLE:

WASTEWATER LABORER*
* ** JOB KEY:
#*
* ** EEO/AAP:*
* ** FLSA STATUS:
HOURLY*
* ** AREA OF USE:
WACO FACILITY (
** Waco, Texas)

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES*
* + Performs typical maintenance task to support the assembly floor and the entire facility.

+ Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor

+ Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations

+ Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required.

** KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS*
* + Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: plumbing, electrical (assist the facilities electrician), machine repair, plant layout, and janitorial.

+ Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the skills listed and be well versed in the disciplines mention above.

+ Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, OEM instructions and specifications.

+ Must feel comfortable with working in a team environment and outside contractors.

+ Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.

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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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* + Must be familiar with the waste water system

+ Must have a good work history and attendance record

+ Must have a history of safe work practices

+ Must be familiar with plant safety polices

+ Must assist in Dewatering Room

+ Must able to check and repair pumps

+ Must replace gear oil when necessary

+ Must be able to perform all maintenance required in wastewater department

+ Must obey all USDA, HACCP, and PLANT rules and regulations including safety

+ Must be able to work with little or no supervision

+ Training requirements:
General safety, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, HAZMAT

+ Physical demands: some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required; lifting objects up to 70 lbs.

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* EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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* + High School / GED or tech school education.

** SUPERVISOR RESPONSABILITIES*
* ** WORK ENVIRONMENT*
* + Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments, and shop environments.

+ Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

** EEO/M/F/V/D*
* ** Must complete an application to be considered for the position**