Wastewater Operator C

Maintain and Monitor Wastewater Treatment Systems

As a Wastewater Operator, you will maintain and monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, efficient performance and compliance with industrial wastewater permit requirements. You will perform inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on wastewater equipment while supporting environmental standards and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain effluent compliance.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Perform repairs on equipment as necessary.
• Maintain paperwork daily.
• Adhere to all safety including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Strong reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
• 1 year of prior related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A State Wastewater Operator’s License is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• The temperature exposure varies from 75 degrees.
• The dampness exposure is ambient, with a walking/standing surface that is wet and greasy.
• Chemical exposure includes chlorinated water, caustic detergent cleaners, and lubricating oils.
• Noise exposure is 90 - 94.9 DB, and lighting is 50-75 ft. candles.
• Tools used include knives, scissors, clippers, sharpening steel, shovel, mechanical hand tools, and hand scoops.
• Equipment operated includes a welder, cutting torch, grinder, industrial shop equipment, power jack, forklift, and truck/tractor.
• Personal protection equipment/devices needed include hearing protection, vision protection, rubber gloves, cotton gloves, hardhat, apron, lab coat, and face shield.
• The longest interval of time walking is >8 hours, 1-3 repetitions per minute, maximum distance is >100ft., and the walking surface is moist greasy and rough.
• The longest interval of time standing is 2-4 hours, and mobility is walking.
• There is occasional sitting, position is variable.
• Bending is occasional, 4-6 repetitions per minute.
• The maximum angle-forward is 10 degrees.
• There is occasional twisting, 1-3 repetitions per minute, and the maximum angle from forward is 2-4 hours is the longest interval of time lifting, 1-3 repetitions per minute, maximum weight lifted is 40-60 lbs, and 1-3 repetitions per minute.
• The starting position height of lift is floor level, and the final position height of lift is 2’-3’.
• Extension reach during lift is 6”-12”, and the body position during lift is walking 10’-20’.
• There is occasional lifting, 1-3 repetitions per minute, and a forward distance of 0-6”.
• There is occasional grasping, 1-3 repetitions per minute using both hands. Objects grasped are hand tools, equipment handles, and the percentage of time interval grasping is 10-20%.

About Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.