Treatment Operator

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Treatment Operator primarily works under the direction of the Operations Manager or a Supervisor providing a variety of services which includes processing waste through the treatment process, operating equipment such as filter presses, centrifuges, vacuums, pumps, and performing maintenance as needed. The Treatment Operator ensures all tasks are completed in a safe, effective and proficient manner, and that equipment is maintained according to company, regulatory and manufacturer standards.

• Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains daily required regulatory agency and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurately tracks treatment and/or disposal volumes.
• Processes waste through the treatment processes in a safe, efficient and proper manner to meet production goals.
• Operates waste treatment equipment which may include drying equipment, filter presses, centrifuges, vacuums and pumps.
• May need to operate other plant equipment such as a forklift.
• Effectively troubleshoots equipment issues and performs necessary preventive and corrective maintenance on all site equipment.
• Maintains preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance documentation.
• Supports other operations such as receiving, offloading, and deep well injection as required.
• Communicates maintenance and/or regulatory issues effectively and timely to supervisor or manager.
• Promotes harmonious working relationships with other employees.
• Occasionally deals with external customers and vendors and maintains professionalism throughout these interactions.
• Contributes to team goals and customer demands through effective communication and prioritization of a self-organized workload.
• Supports a culture of safety as a priority by ensuring proper procedures are followed and may lead tailgate meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

• Working knowledge on appropriate use and application of personal protective equipment.
• Prior experience operating a forklift and/or filter press, centrifuge, vacuums or pumps.
• Prior experience in treatment and/or disposal of industrial and hazardous waste.
• Experience operating and maintaining class I wells.
• Applicable state required certification for operation of Class I well.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire.
• Understands the dangers of working with or around hazardous chemicals and is able to read and understand safety data sheets to take the necessary steps required to mitigate those dangers.
• Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.
• Has confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards.

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Benefits information available at the company benefits page.

EEO STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.