Wastewater Technician 1

Shift: Hours Vary 12am - 12pm, 6pm - 10pm, 4am - 10am, 5pm - 9pm

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

$1/hour weekly attendance incentive.

Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.

Referral bonus.

Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).

6 Paid holidays.

To operate the EMI wastewater treatment facility safely and efficiently by performing the following duties.

Completes routine wastewater analytical tests daily for reference in making decisions for process control.

Performs general cleaning around the facility.

Prepares wastewater treatment chemical mixes used in the treatment process.

Monitors numerous parameters of chemical, physical/mechanical and biological nature that are required to operate the facility.

Performs general maintenance on equipment.

Works independent of on-site supervision but will know the limits of his/her responsibilities and will consistently contact supervisory staff for counsel in situations that exceed those limits.

Pursues continued professional development in wastewater treatment by participating in training programs afforded by the Company in order to accept and fulfill more advanced responsibilities in this area for the Company.

Responsible for the Wastewater Treatment Facility on the weekends.

Required to carry a pager when on duty.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills
- Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication
- Listens and gets clarification when uncertain. Able to follow verbal instructions and explain circumstances and actions in a manner understandable to other staff members.

Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics
- Treats people with respect;
Works with integrity and ethical.

Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures.

Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity
- Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner. Works quickly.

Safety and Security
- Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Take responsibility for own actions. Completes tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Work experience in wastewater treatment or a related area of employment desirable but not required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and write in English.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to pass the Wastewater Treatment Operator Math Test.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with operational problems involving one or more variables.

A license as a wastewater treatment operator desirable but not required. Must be able to obtain and hold an Industrial Wastewater license within the first year of employment. Must have a current driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a forklift license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include…