Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician

Advantage Technical; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Littleton, MA is seeking an Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician to lead daily wastewater operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This role targets a licensed wastewater professional ready to expand leadership responsibilities in an advanced treatment environment.

Responsibilities include operating and optimizing equipment, collecting samples, maintaining records, and supporting permit compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed wastewater operator required (Massachusetts Grade 5-C).
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of wastewater treatment ops experience, including industrial wastewater preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater processes, sampling, testing, and process controls.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
• Collect samples, perform laboratory testing, and maintain accurate operational records.
• Support permit compliance, reporting requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor repairs.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to resolve operational issues.
• Provide guidance, training, and daily support to wastewater technicians.
• Respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational emergencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and treatment efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Recordkeeping

Troubleshooting

Education

Massachusetts Grade 5-C Full Wastewater Treatment Operator License

Job description

Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician

Littleton, MA | Day Shift | $45.00/Hour | Direct Hire

Take the next step in your wastewater operations career. We're seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician to help lead daily wastewater treatment operations, ensure environmental compliance, and support a safe, efficient manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed wastewater professional ready to expand leadership responsibilities while working with advanced treatment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize wastewater treatment equipment and processes
• Collect samples, perform laboratory testing, and maintain accurate operational records
• Support permit compliance, reporting requirements, and environmental regulations
• Assist with preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor repairs
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to resolve operational issues
• Provide guidance, training, and daily support to wastewater technicians
• Respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational emergencies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and treatment efficiency

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Grade 5-C Full Wastewater Treatment Operator License required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred
• 3+ years of wastewater treatment operations experience, including industrial wastewater experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, sampling, testing, and process controls
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, analyze data, and maintain detailed records
• Comfortable working in industrial environments and participating in on-call, weekend, holiday, and overtime coverage as needed

Benefits*

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and will be confirmed at the time of offer.