Plant Laborer - American Bottoms

Plant Laborer

American Bottoms Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, located in Sauget Illinois, is seeking a Plant Laborer. American Bottoms provides wastewater treatment services to Sauget, East St. Louis, Cahokia, and the surrounding communities. In 2014 the facility was awarded "Plant of The Year" by the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators. In addition, American Bottoms has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Illinois; six years in a row. These awards are a testament to the dedication, skill and pride of American Bottoms employees.

Job Description

Plant Laborers keep plant equipment, tanks, and containment areas clean of oil, grease, algae, sludge, spills, snow and other material. A thorough understanding of the equipment and plant safety policies and procedures is required.

Day Shift Monday through Friday 7AM to 3:30PM

Job Duties and Tasks Include

• Using fire hoses to clean and pump sludge from tanks
• Perform confined space entries to clean tanks
• Pressure washing
• Cleaning spills from floors
• Scrape and clean scale from walls and basins
• Hose out drains and troughs
• Clean up and dispose of trash and debris
• Clean lime from process equipment
• Clean grease and oil from handrails, toe plates and process equipment
• Spray and pull weeds on plant grounds
• Clean parking lots and walking surfaces from snow, ice and loose gravel
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat and cold
• Perform work safely using lockout/tagout procedures and PPE
• Climb ladders onto structures
• Lift and operate 50 pounds of equipment frequently

Minimum Qualifications

Special consideration will be given to candidates who live in the service area. Applicants must have a valid drivers' license, graduated from high school or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, EAP and life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• 401K savings retirement plan
• Uniforms, steel toed boots and PPE provided