Biological Wastewater Operator- Contractor

About the role

Operators Unlimited, founded in 2001 and based in Upstate South Carolina, provides unsurpassed service to the water and wastewater industry and has built a reputation for excellence. The company exists to glorify God by helping people have a better day, and its mission is Transformation – cleaning dirty water with a refreshing approach, protecting lives and the environment, and revolutionizing how people think about wastewater treatment. Core values guide the team: Act with Agility (embrace challenges, strive for efficiency without sacrificing quality), Own your Responsibility (integrity, accountability, doing what you say), Pursue Growth (continuous learning and improvement), and Live with Thankfulness (gratitude and humility in serving others). As the Operations team grows, Operators Unlimited seeks a Wastewater Operations Specialist to help transform customer wastewater treatment across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, with a primary focus on operating a customer treatment plant in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• Operate a customer treatment plant in Charleston, SC
• Respond to customers and opportunities with thankfulness
• Work with the Director of Wastewater Operations and other team members to ensure customer compliance
• Focus on improvements and growth in every aspect of the position and the business
• Understand SDS and utilize appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required
• Understand the pH scale, calibrate pH meters, and adjust pH as needed with limited assistance
• Maintain proper records documentation including flow reports, logbooks, rounds sheets, timesheets, and mileage
• Understand basic physical/chemical and/or biological treatment functions including pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, and clarification
• Operate various treatment processes (DAF, Hydroxide Precipitation, Extended Air, etc.) with assistance
• Have a basic understanding of discharge permits
• Operate and understand chemical feed systems and troubleshoot with assistance
• Use Service Fusion, Acumatica, and other systems as required with limited errors
• Act with agility in responding to customer needs, including off‑shift and weekend hours as required

Requirements

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience in applicable federal, state, and local wastewater policies and procedures