Waste Water Treatment Operator

Home Market Foods · Norwood, MA · 1 wk ago

Management$30/hrFull-time

Pay Range: $30/hr. – $36/hr. based on experience and qualifications.

2nd shift: 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Occasional Saturdays when running production (shifts extend to 12 hours when covering vacations)
Required to backfill staffing outages and serve in an on‑call capacity as needed
Must be capable of arriving at Home Market Foods within one hour of emergency call (24/7 Emergency Response and First Responder Team)
Schedule flexibility, some Sundays on a rotational basis

Operate and administer the wastewater pre‑treatment plant in full compliance with regulatory requirements and operating permit
Perform mechanical preventive maintenance and initiate repairs to treatment system equipment, including pumping, control, and processing systems
Write reports on plant operations, productivity improvements, and cost‑savings initiatives
Provide information and data to Department Manager for communications with local, state, and federal agencies
Keep management informed of machinery and facility problems
Promote quality control and sustained communication with Environmental Health & Safety Department Manager
Assist with revising WWTP operating procedures and compliance plans; assess operational performance and implement corrective actions
Serve as departmental resource on environmental matters (water conservation, process optimization, compliance initiatives)
Manage environmental, health, safety, or process optimization projects as assigned
Perform immediate repairs to mission‑critical wastewater treatment plant equipment
Participate in Home Market Foods’ on‑call Emergency Response and First Responder Team (24/7)
Other duties as assigned

1–5 years of experience in industrial wastewater operations, including familiarity with varied chemical and mechanical waste treatment techniques, systems, and technologies
Familiarity with basic chemistry, plumbing, electrical, and engineering principles
Ability to perform inspections, testing, and repair of waste processing systems
Massachusetts Grade 4M Class Municipal Waste Water License (or higher) required
Massachusetts Department of Safety Class 1 Hoisting License desired but not required
OSHA 40‑Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training desired; OSHA 10‑Hour General Industry training required (for company Occupational Safety and Environmental Training programs)
Knowledge of lockout/tagout, arc flash, confined space entry practices, and ability to participate in respiratory protection program
Ability to evaluate and interpret process and engineering drawings and specifications
Current First Aid and CPR certification desired but not required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer systems
Familiarity with OSHA, MADEP, MWRA, and EPA regulations desirable
Proficiency in English required; ability to quickly convey treatment plant operational conditions and issues in concise, practical terms
Must pass pre‑employment background screening, physical exam (including drug test, hearing test, vision test, back screen, and physical assessment for essential job duties)
Uniforms and footwear provided

Tasks regularly performed without adverse environmental conditions; occasional use of PPE and work in confined spaces
Frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 80 lbs
Frequent climbing of ladders to access mission‑critical operating equipment
Must be able to clearly view and inspect mixers/pumps located 12–14 ft below an elevated tank platform
Perform routine sampling and monitoring tasks
Serve in an on‑call 24‑hour capacity, available to respond to treatment plant operational issues across a multi‑shift organization

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