DAF Wastewater Technician - Operations & Lab

Haco Culinary; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Haco Culinary is seeking a Wastewater DAF Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain the Dissolved Air Flotation system and related equipment to ensure compliant removal of solids, oils, and contaminants from industrial wastewater streams.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience with DAF systems, laboratory testing capabilities, and familiarity with wastewater parameters.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment and ability to learn DAF operation, chemical dosing, and solids-separation processes.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing and interpret results for process control.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn PLC/HMI systems used for monitoring and adjustments.
• Understanding of wastewater parameters such as BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, pH, and EC.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and follow regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Ability to complete required safety training, including confined space entry, HAZWOPER, OSHA, LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor DAF systems to ensure efficient separation of solids, oils, and grease.
• Conduct routine inspections of DAF units, pumps, valves, and related machinery.
• Follow the Master Schedule to perform daily cleaning and operational checks of the DAF system.
• Adjust and maintain chemical feed systems to optimize DAF performance.
• Monitor tank levels, flow rates, and system pressures to maintain stable operations.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform laboratory tests such as pH, DO, turbidity, TSS, ammonia, and BOD/CBOD.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and log operating data.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate to Maintenance leadership when needed.
• Coordinate sludge removal and ensure timely pickups.
• Maintain compliance documentation and ensure discharge meets permit requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Laboratory testing

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State wastewater operator certification

Tools

Pumps & Valves

pH/DO/TSS meters

PLC/HMI systems

Job description

Haco Culinary is seeking a Wastewater DAF Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain the Dissolved Air Flotation system and related equipment to ensure compliant removal of solids, oils, and contaminants from industrial wastewater streams.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience with DAF systems, laboratory testing capabilities, and familiarity with wastewater parameters.