Wastewater Technician at Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc – Hinton, Virginia

Openings for first and second shifts

Pay would depend on certifications

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the wastewater program while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Required to be available and “on call” every 8th weekend and must provide a working telephone number.
• Oversees both offal rooms-removes product going to rendering
• Dumps hoppers into offal trucks
• Completes reports
• Performs phosphorous and chlorine tests and required DEQ testing
• Removes sludge and decants tanker
• Mixes chemicals-lime slurries and polymer
• Performs dissolved oxygen, PH, and sludge depth checks every 2 hours
• Operates Gradall, forklift, and yard buggy
• Cleans hoppers, middle level of pretreatment room, drain pad, wash bay screen room, and the lot between pretreatment and drain pad- follow cleaning duties/schedules as assigned.
• Performs flow meter readings/checks rain gauge
• Performs nitrate testing and well water testing
• Start up and shut down of waste treatment plant
• Other duties as assigned
• Covers for other technicians during absences and/or vacations
• Must be able to work without close supervision
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record
• Must follow all safety procedures and requirements
• Must obtain a Class II wastewater license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 5 years of eligibility.
• Must have or obtain a forklift license

Education, Training, Certifications:

• wastewater license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia -would need to obtain within 5 years
• Forklift license
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience

1 year recommended