Full Time Water Operator - Tama, IA, United States - National Beef

Description

Are you interested in working a full-time schedule in only 4 days per week? Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional to join our team as a Wastewater Operator.

Hourly wage for this position starts at $25.50 per hour up to $35.50 per hour depending on experience.
1 per hour prefect attendance bonus
Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
401K Retirement Plan with company match
Paid Holiday, personal days, birthday
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
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.
Qualified candidates for Wastewater Operator should possess the following:
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.

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef.

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.