Description

The Wastewater Operator III is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a wastewater treatment facility. This role monitors system performance, makes necessary adjustments, and ensures that equipment such as pumps, conveyors, blowers, and vacuum systems remain operational.

Key duties include monitoring effluent to maintain compliance, overseeing inbound waste loads, directing drivers to follow site safety procedures, and collaborating with other operators and the manager to address treatment issues. The operator records daily system readings, enters data into information systems, reviews maintenance records, and handles waste receipt and shipment logs. Routine laboratory sampling, testing, and both indoor and outdoor housekeeping tasks are also performed.

• Monitor effluent to maintain compliance and adjust treatment as needed.
• Verify inbound waste loads meet parameters and protect plant health.
• Direct drivers to follow site safety procedures.
• Collaborate with operators and manager to resolve treatment issues and report malfunctions, spills, or compliance concerns.
• Record daily system readings and inspections.
• Enter operating data into information systems and maintain accurate records.
• Review equipment maintenance and repair records and escalate issues.
• Review logs of waste received and shipped off‑site.
• Perform routine laboratory sampling and in‑lab tests per procedures.
• Conduct indoor and outdoor housekeeping/grounds tasks to ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have current 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training (or be able to obtain it), extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and supporting electrical/hydraulic systems, and familiarity with collection systems, pumps, and mechanical/electrical theory. Proficiency in laboratory sampling, strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and solid problem‑solving and communication skills are essential.

A minimum of four to seven years of related experience as a wastewater operator is required.

• Current 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain it.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, processes, and supporting electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of collection systems, pumps, regulators, and related mechanical/electrical theory.
• Proficiency in routine laboratory sampling and testing procedures.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and coordinate with supervisors and operators.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, employee discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. Additional details are available at the company benefits website.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance