Wastewater Operator II - 2nd shift

About the role

The Wastewater Operator IV will monitor, adjust, and clean process treatment equipment, conduct lab testing of waste streams, perform general maintenance, safely handle and transfer chemicals and waste streams, and keep the facility clean.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the industrial wastewater treatment plant.
• Follow wastewater treatment manual/SOP activities as documented.
• Participate in internal audits and inspections as required.
• Clean out filters when necessary.
• Run the press when necessary.
• Monitor alarms, data dashboard, and other diagnostics to ensure proper system operation and take corrective action.
• Monitor chemical levels in the chemical holding room.
• Clean out used oil drums and operate the drum crushing machine.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to maintain the wastewater pre‑treatment system.
• Follow procedures for cleaning, equipment use, maintenance, calibration, and safe chemical handling.
• Collect samples and conduct in‑plant tests to control and monitor treatment processes.
• Perform in‑plant operational control tests and process calculations using analytical instruments and mathematical calculations.
• Record in‑plant test results, meter readings, gauge readings, flow quantities, and other technical data.
• Perform in‑plant maintenance per established schedules (cleaning, servicing, lubricating, repairing pumps, chemical feed equipment, electrical/mechanical devices).
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist coworkers in solving them.
• Understand and enforce company safety policies, including job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, and required PPE.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, good comprehensive and analytical skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain a strict schedule while showing flexibility for customer benefit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 1‑3 years of experience as a Wastewater Treatment Operator in water/wastewater treatment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain site‑specific security access and pass all applicable background checks.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete a fit test for each required respirator (or approved alternate).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Good comprehensive and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines, job hazard analysis, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to wear required PPE (steel toe/metatarsal footwear, safety glasses, gloves, bump/hard hats, etc.).
• Ability to maintain performance under stress and cope with job‑related stressors.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Two weeks of accrued paid time off per calendar year.
• 401(k) plan with 3% company match.
• Employee discounts.
• Benefits effective the first day of employment.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

$22 – $23 per hour (good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, etc.).

Schedule

Typical hours: Monday‑Friday, 2nd shift; overtime and hours may vary based on customer demand. Position may require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays,