Wastewater Operator, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa

Overview:

Are you interested in working a full-time schedule in only 4 days per week? Then Iowa Premium may be the place for you!

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional to join our team as a Wastewater Operator. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Iowa Premium could become your next career move!

Hourly wage for this position starts at $25.50 per hour up to $35.50 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits:

$1 per hour prefect attendance bonus
Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
401K Retirement Plan with company match
Paid Vacation after 1 year of service
Paid Holiday, personal days, birthday
Employee Meat Purchase Sales
Paid Life Insurance

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Responsibilities:

Wastewater Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operate stationary mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, chemical feeders, valves compressors, conveyors, clarifiers, control panels, engine generators, digester heat exchangers, electrical switch gears and computers

Apply knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment to perform all regular and non-routine wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance

Perform all activities necessary to maintain structures, equipment, and grounds

Monitor all plant operations and record data from control room meters, gauges, and recording chart readings

Report malfunctions and unusual trends or conditions to supervisor

Adjust apparatus controls, start and stop pumps, adjust valves, and operate electric switches and valve controls as necessary to maintain assigned process operations within prescribed standards

As assigned, clean sludge and grit from basins, weirs, baffles using tools such as high-pressure washers, water hoses, and brushes

Perform all routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubrication, oil changes, and belt changes

Perform routine repair work, such as disassembly, repair, and installation of ball valves, switches, minor process instrumentation, and related equipment

Perform all work in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations and in compliance with all departmental safety policies and procedures. This includes using appropriate safety devices and equipment.

Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Other duties as assigned

This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates for Wastewater Operator should possess the following:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain KDHE Certification for Wastewater operator license

Comprehensive knowledge of the processes, techniques and methods involved in wastewater treatment

Comprehensive knowledge of the chemicals used in wastewater treatment

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the functions and operating principles of mechanical equipment such as filters, pumps, motors, mixers and other equipment used in a water or wastewater treatment plant

Ability to analyze and diagnose problems and react promptly and efficiently to resolve problem in emergency situations.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking and standing
Frequent lifting up to 60 pounds
Occasional carrying up to 60 pounds
Occasional pushing and pulling up to 60 pounds
Frequent balancing, bending, handling, feeling, climbing, talking, smelling and twisting
Occasional reaching, kneeling and crawling
Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview:

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama County, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the community. Come join our family!

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