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Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.\nWithin this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.\n Job Summary\nVeolia Water Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking an entry level Wastewater Operator to work in several local areas as well as travel to new areas to learn different wastewater treatment processes.\nThis position is responsible for learning and controlling treatment plants, machines, and equipment to clarify and purify water and wastewater for permitted industrial uses. Once trained, the Entry Level Technician will assist with covering shift vacancies and providing support during projects. The Entry Level Technician role is intended to be a 1-year position, during which time the employee is being prepared to take on a long term role such as Wastewater Technician 1, Water Technician 1, or Regional Training & Operations Technician. A state or ABC water/wastewater license must be obtained to graduate from the program.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nLearn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into treatment facilities.\nLearn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.\nLearn to perform all scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.\nLearn to be responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.\nComply with all client and Veolia safety parameters.\nProvide regular communication with fellow operators and management of any non-routine operating parameters that occur.\nMay be responsible for assisting with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency. Coordinate with other operators throughout the customers plant in order to maintain the plants water treatment equipment.\nLearn to coordinate with Veolia's purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies, such as equipment and chemicals, in order to maintain the client’s wastewater treatment equipment.\nLearn to troubleshoot problems within client’s wastewater treatment equipment and coordinate repairs as necessary.\nOn an individual basis, study for and obtain either the physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam. (Training materials and designated study time are provided) •Participate in the electronic VWT Operator In Training program.\nAssist in the development of new training aids for the VWT Operator In Training program.\nBe able to work different shifts (days, evenings, nights) as well as length of shifts (8 to 12 hrs).\nWill require travel to several locations outside of the area that you originally applied for. Travel could be anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks away from home to learn new treatment processes.\nCould be as much as 50% travel away from home to learn new wastewater treatment processes/systems. \nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nMust be proficient with MS Office or google apps.\n1 - 3 years of related work experience.\nMechanical background is preferred\nWillingness to travel and learn from several styles of treatment facilities while training across the United States\nWorking Conditions\nTypical working conditions include a wastewater treatment plant and outdoors\nExposure to extreme weather conditions (extreme heat and cold)\nPotential exposure to burns, chemicals, dangerous systems, dirt and dust, electrical hazards, grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, and other hazardous conditions\nPhysical requirements: lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, regular bending, climb onto and exit a forklift in a safe manner, use of extension ladders on a daily basis, ability to climb into and maneuver body in tight spaces\nAbility to work both day and night shifts as needed, with primary shift designation being 12-hour night shifts\n Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll receive comprehensive mentoring, extensive technical and commercial training, and clear pathways for career advancement in the growing field of water treatment and environmental sustainability.\nReady to start your career in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!\nWe realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.\nMedical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!\nLife Insurance\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nParental Leave\n401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!\nFlexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts\nAD&D Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement\nDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.\n****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****\nVeolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.\nAs an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.\nAs an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6381,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Parental leave","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Waste Management","Energy Management","Water Utilities"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-22T21:20:32Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-27T01:13:29Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/veolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/veolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-27T10:53:42Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":12784,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-28T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3493},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3493"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fveolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fveolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fveolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/veolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fveolia-entry-level-wastewater-technician-3"}]}