Chemical Wastewater Technician 2 California

Location: Lynwood, CA

Shift : 2pm- 10:30pm (weekends and overtime as needed)

Role: : Temp to hire 

Salary Range: 18.36 - 24.67

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump
  stations; Replace equipment when necessary


• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant
  Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter,
  and other water quality monitoring equipment


• Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers


• Operate and maintain rise pump stations


• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process


• Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling


• Operate sludge pump and filter press


• Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste
  storage area


• Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants


• Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start
  dates of satellite storage containers


• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport
  and disposal


• Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for
  compliance


• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations


• Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes


• Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical
  processing facility


• Competency Statement(s)
  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions
  of others.
  • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of
  the learning experience.
  • Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
  • Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
  intellectual and practical problems.
  • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given
  deadlines.
  • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his
  or her own drive or initiative

Skills and Abilities

Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience:
2 plus years of experience in waste treatment and hazardous waste

Other Physical Requirements
•Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
•Sense of Sound - Able to hear in normal audio range
•Sense of Smell
•Sense of Touch
•Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All required PPE

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals, paints and solvents. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer season