Operator

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people. As an Operator, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted.

Based in Southbridge, MA, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.

Responsibilities

• Performs any combination of tasks pertinent to controlling operation of the plant.
• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings.
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings.
• Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility.
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices.
• Experience with computer operations, including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into a maintenance management system.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision.
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (allocated plans start at 17 days per calendar year).
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $44,300.00 to $63,360.00; pay will be hourly based on hours worked.

Job posted on April 16, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.