US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.
Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.
The Position
This position is responsible for operating equipment used in the treatment of spent process water for discharge into municipal sewers, operates stormwater treatment plant, and manages WADOE regulated waste in the facility, including hazardous wastes.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment facility
Dumps specified amounts of chemicals into water or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to clarify water.
Starts agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to bottom of treatment tanks
Turns valves to regulate water through filter presses
Pumps purified water into holding tanks to be sent to METRO water sites
Tests water samples to determine acidity and impurities
Complete specific system maintenance activities such as systems clean up, pit sludge removal, and changing filter media
When effluent is out of compliance, operator is expected to determine cause and take corrective action
Understand and know Federal, State, and local environmental laws and be able to apply them to situations
Maintain proper quality specifications
Monitors for spills
Maintain proper quality specifications
Maintain required housekeeping of work area and observes all safety rules
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned
Job Requirements
High School or Equivalent
1 to 2 years' experience with wastewater treatment preferred
Be able to gain, understand, and apply Federal, State, and Local Environmental laws regarding wastewater treatment
Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must be able to do basic math, algebra, and geometry
If needed must be able to obtain "Operator in Training Certification" from State of Washington Department of Ecology
Must be able to understand and apply basic principles of chemistry (i.e. pH, acids/bases)
Must pass classwork in RCRA and DOT
Must be able to obtain a basic understanding of process flow and reactions occurring within each component of the wastewater treatment and acid recovery system
Must be able to pass preemployment background, drug/alcohol, and physical screenings
Must be able to work independently, as a team, and be able to work with both internal and external customers
Ability to think strategically and problem solve
Must join Union upon completion of 30 days of employment
Authorized to work for any employer in the United States of America
Physical Requirements
Must be able to use a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
Must be able to work in a dusty environment around metals
Sight - hand and eye coordination, depth perception needed to operate, adjust, and quantify chemicals and equipment
Hearing - must be able to hear others and warning sounds of forklift and other heavy machinery
Speech - must be able to communicate effectively with others while working
Smell - must be able to smell various chemicals and gasses
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods - frequent to constant
Must be able to squat, stoop, twist, climb, crawl, reach, grasp, and fine manipulation, and bend occasional to frequent
Must be able to be able to lift/carry 50+ lbs - occasional
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Base Life Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
EAP
401(k) - through the Teamsters Union
Pension - through the Teamsters Union
9 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation & sick time
Schedule:
12 Days on/2 days off
2nd shift - 3:00pm-11:30pm or
Pay and other information:
$21.00+/per hour depending on experience
Union position Teamsters Local 117
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