Carpenter – Restoration Technician

Purple Cow Recruiting; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Wastewater Level A Operator for a full-time, on-site role in Millsboro, Delaware. This senior position requires a Level III Wastewater Operator License, hands-on treatment-system expertise, and at least two years of Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience.

Candidates should be able to troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and comply with federal, state, and local environmental

Qualifications

• Requires Level III Wastewater Operator License.
• 2+ years of Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience in a Class II or higher wastewater facility.
• Hands-on treatment-system experience and strong operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling the environmental compliance program for the water treatment system.
• Provide operational leadership for wastewater treatment activities.
• Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment systems; monitor processes and adjust as needed.
• Maintain compliance records and regulatory documentation; prepare environmental reports.

Skills

License/DRC experience

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Water treatment system knowledge

Safety procedures

Operations leadership

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wastewater Level A Operator | Millsboro, DE

Full-Time | On-Site | Wastewater Treatment Operations

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Wastewater Level A Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is a senior-level wastewater operations position requiring a Level III Wastewater Operator License, extensive hands‑on treatment-system experience, and at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC).

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Wastewater Level A Operator will assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day wastewater operations, equipment maintenance, process-control laboratory work, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

This position requires a strong understanding of overall treatment operations and the ability to independently address operational and mechanical issues. The successful candidate must be capable of rebuilding pumps and treatment equipment, maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, responding to repairs, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

The Level A Operator must also bring at least two years of Direct Responsible Charge experience within a Class II or higher wastewater facility, demonstrating direct accountability for treatment operations and regulatory performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system
• Provide operational leadership for wastewater treatment activities
• Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment systems
• Monitor treatment processes and make appropriate operational adjustments
• Maintain required monitoring and sampling activities
• Oversee and document sample results required by federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform process-control laboratory work
• Maintain accurate compliance records and regulatory documentation
• Prepare and support required environmental reporting
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for wastewater equipment
• Respond to equipment failures and required repairs
• Rebuild pumps and wastewater process equipment
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
• Maintain treatment equipment to support reliable facility operations
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Follow Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Follow PPE and all applicable workplace safety requirements
• Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions
• Support continued compliance with applicable wastewater regulations

DIRECT RESPONSIBLE CHARGE

This position requires demonstrated Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience. Candidates must have served for at least two years in a position involving day-to-day operational responsibility and accountability for the operation of a Class II or higher wastewater treatment facility.

RELEVANT WASTEWATER BACKGROUNDS

• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Food or Beverage Processing Wastewater Operations
• Utility-Operated Treatment Facilities
• Paper or Chemical Manufacturing Wastewater Operations
• Contract Wastewater Treatment Operations
• Other Regulated Wastewater Facilities with Comparable DRC Responsibilities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
• 2–4+ Years of Hands-On Carpentry, Painting, or Drywall Experience REQUIRED
• Hands-On Carpentry Experience REQUIRED
• Hands-On Drywall Experience REQUIRED
• Finish Carpentry Experience Including Trim, Doors, Base, and Casing REQUIRED
• Ability to Measure, Cut, and Miter Materials Accurately REQUIRED
• Drywall Installation, Taping, Mudding, Sanding, and Finishing Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Safely Operate Power Tools and Table Saws REQUIRED
• Valid Driver's License REQUIRED
• Clean Driving Record REQUIRED
• Working Knowledge of General Construction Means and Methods REQUIRED
• Ability to Troubleshoot and Solve Practical Jobsite Problems REQUIRED
• Ability to Participate in an Emergency Board-Up / On-Call Rotation REQUIRED
• Ability to Travel to Regional Jobsites REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Safely on Damaged, Uneven, or Debris-Covered Jobsites REQUIRED
• Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 50 Pounds REQUIRED
• Painting, Texturing, Spray, and Roll‑On Painting Experience Preferred
• Stain Matching and Finish Experience Preferred
• Property-Damage Restoration or Reconstruction Experience Preferred
• Emergency Board-Up Experience Preferred
• OSHA Safety Training Preferred / Required by Technician Tier
• IICRC Training or Certifications Preferred
• Forklift / Telehandler Certification Preferred for Experienced Technician Levels

TRADE SKILLS

Strong candidates will have hands‑on experience with finish carpentry, door hanging, trim, base and casing installation, accurate miter cuts, drywall installation and finishing, painting, and repair work performed in occupied residential or commercial environments.

RESTORATION EXPERIENCE

Previous fire, water, wind, or structural‑damage restoration experience is highly valuable. Candidates from residential or commercial carpentry, remodeling, construction, or other closely related backgrounds may also be considered when they can demonstrate strong hands‑on carpentry and drywall skills.