Treatment Operator-ES

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Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:

• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
• We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
• We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
• We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
• We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

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.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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.