WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN

Pilgrim's

Waco, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $33–$37/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**Description**

Description

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE: WASTEWATER LABORER**

**JOB KEY: #47000177**

**EEO/AAP:**

**FLSA STATUS: HOURLY**

**AREA OF USE:

WACO FACILITY

(**Waco, Texas)

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES**

• Performs typical maintenance task to support the assembly floor and the entire facility.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required.

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**

• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: plumbing, electrical (assist the facilities electrician), machine repair, plant layout, and janitorial.
• Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the skills listed and be well versed in the disciplines mention above.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, OEM instructions and specifications.
• Must feel comfortable with working in a team environment and outside contractors.
• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

• Must be familiar with the waste water system
• Must have a good work history and attendance record
• Must have a history of safe work practices
• Must be familiar with plant safety polices
• Must assist in Dewatering Room
• Must able to check and repair pumps
• Must replace gear oil when necessary
• Must be able to perform all maintenance required in wastewater department
• Must obey all USDA, HACCP, and PLANT rules and regulations including safety
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Training requirements: General safety, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, HAZMAT
• Physical demands: some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required; lifting objects up to 70 lbs.

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**

• High School / GED or tech school education.

**SUPERVISOR RESPONSABILITIES**

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments, and shop environments.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

**EEO/M/F/V/D**

**Must complete an application to be considered for the position**