Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician to help lead daily wastewater treatment operations at our Littleton facility. You will supervise technicians, monitor processes, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a Massachusetts Grade 5-C wastewater operator license, 3+ years of experience, and strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and record-keeping skills. You must be able to participate in on-call and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Grade 5-C Full Wastewater Treatment Operator License is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of wastewater treatment operations experience, including industrial wastewater preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater processes, sampling, testing, and process controls.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, analyze data, and maintain detailed records.
• Willingness to work on-call, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize wastewater treatment equipment.
• Collect samples, perform lab tests, and keep accurate 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 and training to wastewater technicians.
• Respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational emergencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and treatment efficiency.

Skills

Industrial Wastewater Experience

Wastewater Processes Knowledge

Sampling and Testing

Process Controls Knowledge

Leadership Experience

Equipment Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Record Keeping

On-Call/Overtime Availability

Education

Massachusetts Grade 5-C Full Wastewater Treatment Operator License

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries.

Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.