Temporary/Seasonal Labor
Veolia North America

Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab
tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer
terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift
log. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor
repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines,
centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical
feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses. Reports
and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database.
Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or
Supervisor.
Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or
gas samples according to schedule. Performs field tests (chemical, physical and
biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units.
Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited
to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine
repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts
using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-
assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as
required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental
policies. Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for
operational and maintenance purposes.
Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs,
florescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door
locks, carpet, and/or paint.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES (INTERMITTENT, ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS, ETC.)
Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects. May assist in other
areas of facility as directed.


High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process,
safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and
record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
Six months to two years experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment
preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring
instruments.
Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press,
band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.
Must have the ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take
remedial corrective action.
Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for process control, the
Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and
meet or exceed production and quality goals.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or
new responsibilities readily.
Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.