Sunday, September 1, 2024
Oshkosh Defense - Wastewater Operator
Post-Hire Training
Recruitment #10-464-21
| Company | Oshkosh Defense |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/29/2024 11:00:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 10/31/2024 11:59:00 PM |
| Location | Spartanburg, SC |
Introduction
In Cooperation with
Spartanburg Technical College
is assisting with the recruitment and training for
Oshkosh Defense
Potential employment opportunities exist for the new Oshkosh Defense facility in Spartanburg:
Waste Water Operator
The Wastewater Operator will oversee and maintain the treatment of the wastewater to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They will monitor and adjust equipment, perform routine inspections, and conduct tests to assess water quality. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing system malfunctions to main efficient operations. Additionally, the operator will maintain accurate records of processes and ensure safety protocols are strictly followed.- Perform analyses, recording measurements/actions in applicable record logs.
- Recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and be able to take immediate action.
- Able to troubleshoot and has a basic understanding of process flow and mechanical functions.
- Familiar with basic chemicals, chemical compounds, and reactions.
- Inspect equipment and perform routine cleaning/ preventive maintenance.
- Keep the work area neat and organized.
- Monitor and regulate waste treatment discharge to align with all applicable regulations.
- Ability to keep working relationships, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision.
- Experience in manufacturing environment for +1 year.
- Assist in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of motors, pumps, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, and other parts of the wastewater process
- Perform extensive and in-depth preventive maintenance inspections, checks, and services
- Current license in physical chemical wastewater treatment and desire to continue education to obtain higher license.
- Knowledge of process chemicals; dangers associated with safely handling hazardous chemicals.
- Solid understanding of operation, methods, and procedures of waste treatment.
- General arithmetic
- Reach, grasp, lift 35 Ibs, and push/pull/slide heavy material
- Make coordinated movements of the hands and arms to grasp and move objects.
- Stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climb
- Physical/Chemical Wastewater – Class B
- Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified
- Strong computer, math, and reading skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes
- Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly
- Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
- Ability to work from heights up to 45’ using fall protection
- South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Wastewater Operator License
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. Ability to climb ladders, bend, and crawl in awkward spaces. Use of hands and fingers to grasp tools, supplies, and equipment (manual and finger dexterity). Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis. Ability to see details at a distance and at close range.
Environmental Demands: Indoors/Outdoors (extreme cold and/or heat); frequent task changes, tedious/exacting work, dust, temperature extremes, and loud noises. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles.
Oshkosh Defense (Spartanburg Assembly Plant) offers competitive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and company provided life insurance as well as family planning benefits.
Hourly Pay for Wastewater Operator - $30.90
Work Schedule: 1st Shift
Computer access available at SC Works - Spartanburg 110 Commerce St., Spartanburg SC 29302
Office
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Or your local SC Works office
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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