Wastewater Treatment Operator

Full Time · FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt · Business Unit: Wastewater Treatment · Reports to: Operations Manager · Travel Requirement: No

About the role

Peak’s Resident Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a wastewater facility during a scheduled residency. Ensures that pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment, and other wastewater treatment equipment are always operational.

Responsibilities

• Monitor effluent to maintain compliance and adjust treatment regimen as needed.
• Monitor inbound waste loads to ensure they meet the proper inbound parameters so that the waste will not negatively impact the plant's health or compliance status.
• Interact with and direct drivers to adhere to safety procedures while on US Ecology property.
• Reach out to other operators and managers as needed for assistance on how to treat waste when issues arise.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, waste spills, and other issues to supervisor.
• Record daily system readings and inspections as needed.
• Enter data into information systems and maintain system records.
• Keep records of equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Keep logs of waste received and shipped off‑site.
• Collect and process storm water samples as needed.
• Perform indoor and outdoor maintenance of the facility to ensure a tidy and safe work environment, including weed trimming and grass cutting as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Maintain a good driving record and abide by all traffic laws, rules, and regulations when operating a company vehicle or equipment.
• Obtain/maintain a Class “D” Wastewater Operator Certification and achieve a Class “C” Wastewater Operator Certification within 2 years of receipt of the Class “D” certification.
• Training offered.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Read and log both analog and digital information.
• Properly utilize personal protection equipment as required by appropriate safety protocols.
• Operate powered hand tools.

Skills

• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to read and log analog and digital information.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Operation of powered hand tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• Retirement and savings (401K) plan with company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid training.

Schedule

• Shift work: one week on, one week off