Waste Water Treatment Tech

Who We Are:   JASPER has been remanufacturing quality products since 1942 and today we are the nation's largest remanufacturer of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, rear axle assemblies, air & fuel components, marine engines, sterndrives, performance engines, and electric motors. JASPER’s over 2,300 Associate-Owners are committed to providing our customers with an exceptional experience and the perfect product. We are firmly committed to providing all our Associate-Owners with a safe work environment, opportunities for Personal Growth and Development and a wide array of benefits.  Own Your Future by becoming part our 100% Associate-Owned Family!   Wastewater Treatment Technician Job Overview: To operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble-shoot the industrial wastewater pretreatment facility and its processes. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with state and federal operating regulations, waste disposal, and general environmental concerns. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Jasper Engines and Transmissions Environmental Manager.   Key Job Responsibilities: Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, storm water, sludge management, and air permitting compliance.   Perform basic installation, maintenance, and repair of the plant pump stations and components when necessary.   Candidate should have availability to be on call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns.   Maintain open communications with the Environmental Manager regarding the treatment process, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.    Work Requirements: Be able to perform and document various tests required by State and Federal agencies for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.    Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations.    Have a working knowledge of the operation, methods, and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant.    Have a working knowledge of the machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations.    Have a working knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.    Have a working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.    Have a basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety.    Have the ability to work with independence and to make routine decisions on the operation of the plant processes.   Training and Experience Required: Hold a high school diploma and have experience in operating a wastewater treatment facility.    Ideal candidate will possess an IDEM Class B Wastewater License or higher.   Physical Requirements: Have the ability to descend and climb a maximum of 30 rungs to access system pump stations.    Have the ability to lift 50 pounds.    Have adequate respiratory function to utilize a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.    Have the ability to detect and differentiate colors.    Own Your Future while Doing It Right and Having Fun!