Wastewater Treatment Technician - 2nd and 3rd shift

Company Description

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth?

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer:

• Health benefits available Day 1
• 401k available Day 1
• 10+ paid holidays/year
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification
• Overtime opportunities
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles

Job Description

A Wastewater Treatment Technician treats bulk hazardous & non-hazardous waste waters, in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective ESOL policies, practices and procedures. Job requires maintenance of records, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction and to work independently once proper training provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process and treat hazardous & non-hazardous waste waters using various reagents
• Attach hoses to the tanker trucks
• Load and unload materials from tanker trucks
• Conduct Tanker washouts as needed
• Run the filtration systems – Filter press, drum vacuum press, and various pumps
• Daily record keeping and maintenance of various record logs and data
• Track information in the WNS program
• Perform general housekeeping and clean up duties as needed
• Manage equipment and conduct minor pump maintenance and repairs as needed
• Perform related work and additional duties as requested/assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, and Education Requirements:

Education and Technical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), but college degree in Chemistry, Environmental or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant work experience of 2+ years working with wastewater treatment preferred
• Knowledge in hazardous waste and wastewater treatment preferred
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to wear PPE properly and sustain a steady work pace over an entire shift.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete various paperwork requirements properly.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform functions safely and productively and according to established policies and procedures.

Communication and Leadership Skills

• Solid communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed with the ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions and tolerate extreme heat and cold. Temperatures can be below 32 degrees F for periods of more than one hour.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted on a normal basis.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb ladders.

Additional information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Enviri Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Military veterans encouraged to apply.