Plant Operator - Water Treatment Plant / SLURRY PLANT OPERATOR

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of Slurry Plant.

JOB DUTIES

· Performs a pre-trip safety inspection of stationary equipment and reports any problems.

· Performs a daily workplace exam of safety hazards and report any problems.

· Starts-up and shutdown of the Slurry Plant.

· Provides clean water to the other plants and must start-up first.

· Maintains plant operating equipment in good operating condition.

· Performs daily maintenance, including greasing the machine bearings.

· Performs daily housekeeping, including material spills, hosing the floors, and keeping mud and water flows free of debris.

· Records plant operations data in daily logs, including digital data inputs using computers.

· Willing to be trained and operate mobile equipment, including a forklift, front end loader, manlift and skid steer.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Basic computer skills.

WORK DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

· Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, as needed, including hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, hard-toed safety shoes or boots, dust mask respirator, protective clothing, gloves and other personal protective equipment.

· Employee may occasionally be required to work in environments which include exposure to extreme temperatures.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb several flights of stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms.

· Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. and shovel mud, rock, and sand.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.99 per hour

Benefits:

Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person