Environmental Technician
The Environmental Technician is responsible for the physical-chemical pre-treatment of water and wastewater; controls the quality of water discharged to a POTW or into the natural environment; operates and maintains the processes, disposal, and testing equipment in the wastewater treatment area to treat water to meet permit limits and operational requirements; and perform routine operational, maintenance and custodial duties in the wastewater treatment area.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Responsibilities:

• Operate wastewater treatment system process equipment to meet permit limits
• Perform field tests or collect and test wastewater samples for internal process control and to determine a specific daily treatment regimen. Document all test results and process control changes daily
• Monitor levels and replenish chemicals to treat wastewater or other liquids
• Inspect equipment regularly Keep records of equipment inspection and the status of equipment
• Monitor and record wastewater treatment system operating conditions, meters, gauges, and other process control data
• Operate equipment to process or dispose of chemical waste to meet permit limits
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas to meet manufacturers' recommendations and operating requirements
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and ensure other necessary repairs or maintenance is completed using internal or third-party sources
• Collect samples and routine lab tests as required by the discharge permit. Ensure that samples/tests collected are sent to the third-party lab for testing as required by the discharge permit.
• Document and report test results internally and/or to regulatory agencies as required by the discharge permit.
• Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations as well as state and local regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the worksite and processes.
• Optional per branch
• Perform solid Waste Disposal management duties, including collection, shipping, labeling documentation, tracking, inspections, etc.
• Ensure safety standards are met

Duties Include:

• Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment, and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations
• Possess mathematical aptitude
• Must be process-driven, problem-solving through the use of formal processes as the main approach
• Identifies and resolves problems proactively and promptly

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma required; some college, associate degree, technical training, or certification specific to the position preferred
• Industrial environment experience preferred

Requirements:

• Heavy Work - exerting up to 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 20-50 lbs. of force frequently
• No previous driving record involving the consumption of illegal or intoxicating substances in the past 5years
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position and have mobility, vision, hearing, sense of smell, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed
• May stand and walk on level and uneven surfaces, twist, bend, push, pull, crouch, climb stairs, bend and crawl, grasp, drag, lift, and carry items weighing 50 lbs or less

Trimac's Honors:

• A family-owned business for 75 years
• 2019 Top Fleet Employer
• 2018 & 2019 Supporter of Guard and Reserve in the US
• 2018 & 2019 Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation
• Recognized with the Heil Award for Outstanding Safety Performance six times
• Received the "Grand Award" for safety 11 out of 12 times by National Tank Truck Carriers
• Nominated three years in a row as one of the "Best Fleets to Drive For" by the Truckload Carriers Association

Trimac Safety Commitment

• We make Safety a part of every decision
• We make Safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene

Trimac Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to employment equity. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable.