2026 Wastewater Treatment Operator

Position Summary

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating, calibrating and maintaining all functional wastewater treatment equipment and control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Collect samples from influent flow, effluent flow and operation basins to meet permit requirements and assess system performance.
• Maintain accurate data records on operational parameters, daily activities, maintenance and collected samples for compliance reporting and operational analysis. Wastewater Daily Data is mandatory.
• Trouble shoot and repair all equipment in the wastewater treatment plant with the cooperation of maintenance department staff. Including plant drainage system.
• It is responsible for the proper operation of the wastewater plant so the BOD, TSS, Ph and oil and grease parameters are always within permissible limits.
• Knows and understands the operation of wastewater, becomes and expert of the waste water plant operations.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety , food quality, environmental safety related issues to management immediately.
• Report any food safety/quality, health and safety related items to management immediately.
• Proper handling of used oil , universal waste and recycling for the facilities. Including maintaining its areas neatly and organized. Including all paperwork.
• Collects used oils from the blow molds collecting trays on Sundays.
• Perform inspections and assign preventive maintenance of the facilities throw CMMS.
• Operator conducts, records and maintains monthly emergency showers, eye stations, ladders and fire extinguishers inspections
• Manage chemical inventory in the facilities.
• Work with chemical suppliers to improve the treatment and rationalize the use of chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

	Required	Preferred
Work Experience	Experience in food and beverage industry
Education	High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Technical Knowledge	Basic knowledge of economy Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Additional Skills/Notes	Dependability and adaptability to changing operational needs. Ability to lead and collaborate across functions. Strong prioritization and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to work in a wet environment. Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. Be able to effectively work in a team environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

Hours

Primarily Day, as needed afternoon or night shift; weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

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EEO Statement: The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.