Wastewater Operator B 6

About the role

The 3rd Shift Wastewater & Drinking Water Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment and drinking water systems during overnight hours. This position supports safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations by performing routine inspections, collecting samples, documenting readings, responding to alarms, and completing general maintenance duties.

Work Schedule

• Regular shift hours are 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., including weekends and holidays.
• The operator will work solo for the duration of the shift.
• Overtime may be required as needed to cover absences, vacations, call-ins, or staffing needs for other team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment and drinking water systems to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Perform routine inspections of pumps, tanks, valves, chemical feed systems, piping, meters, controls, and related equipment.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Grounds and General Maintenance Duties

• Perform lawn maintenance, including weed eating, groundskeeping, general housekeeping, and other routine maintenance duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous wastewater, drinking water, utilities, manufacturing, and/or maintenance experience preferred.
• Must acquire and maintain both a drinking water license and a wastewater license within 2.5 years of hire or assignment to the position in order to fully qualify as an operator and secure the operator position.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision during overnight hours.
• Ability to follow written procedures, complete logs accurately, and communicate issues clearly.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn treatment system operations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to alarms, process changes, equipment issues, and emergency situations.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support team coverage.
• Must comply with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work on or inside a wastewater lagoon while operating from a boat or floating work platform.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb hills and climb and/or descend stairs and ladders.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment as required by the job.
• Ability to physically lift heavy objects weighing 50–75 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Ability to work around pumps, tanks, chemicals, wastewater, drinking water systems, uneven surfaces, wet surfaces, and operating equipment.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals in accordance with required safety procedures, training, labeling, storage, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to work on or inside a wastewater lagoon while operating from a boat or floating work platform.

Work Environment

This position works in a plant environment and will involve exposure to noise, odors, chemicals, wastewater, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet surfaces, confined areas, and operating equipment. The operator must remain alert and safety-focused at all times.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Work Shift

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.