Utility Worker - Waste Water Treatment

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences—together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role

The Sanitation, Waste & Site Services Operator supports essential environmental and facility operations by managing waste streams, maintaining site cleanliness, and operating equipment to ensure safe and efficient site performance. This role plays a key part in supporting plant operations through sanitation, recycling, snow removal, and environmental compliance activities while contributing to McCain’s focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support general waste treatment and screen house operations
• Manage site-wide waste and recycling streams, including collection and transport
• Perform building and yard maintenance tasks, including seasonal snow removal
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, tractors, and plow trucks in accordance with company policies
• Maintain propane tank inventory and ensure safe handling and transport
• Maintain salt supplies for boilers, ADR systems, and water softeners
• Operate and maintain mud systems, including mud removal from the Mud Hut
• Assist with environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental objectives
• Build strong working relationships with site personnel to ensure seamless service delivery
• Follow McCain Competitive Edge and Lean Manufacturing practices aligned with SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 months of related experience and/or training
• Valid State of Maine Class B driver’s license (or ability to obtain) for dump truck and payloader operation
• Ability to obtain McCain Forklift and Pay Loader certifications
• Completion of McCain Operator Training Program
• Ability to pass annual DOT driver physical examination
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, loaders, tractors, and ¾ ton plow trucks
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and willingness to comply with all safety regulations
• Ability to work variable schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in outdoor environments

About The Team

This role is part of the site operations and environmental support team, working closely with plant personnel and other operators to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations. The position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a critical role in supporting overall site performance and daily operational continuity.

About McCain

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Leadership Principles

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

Pay

Starting at $23.76 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement
• Well-being programs including vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources

Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.