Field Operations Technician - Water & Wastewater

UCC Environmental; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

UCC Environmental in Gallatin, Tennessee seeks an Entry-Level Operator – Field Operations and Maintenance to support water treatment, dewatering, and wastewater workflows. The role is field-driven, outdoors 80% with on-site training and safety programs.

You will work with experienced staff to ensure safe, efficient plant operations, learn pumps, valves, and process systems, and advance toward Lead Operator roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 0–2 years of related industrial/mechanical or wastewater operations experience; training provided.
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and process systems.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust water/wastewater treatment and material-handling systems per SOPs.
• Troubleshoot pumps, valves, piping, motors, sensors, and components to resolve issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and housekeeping to support reliable operation.
• Support mobilization/demobilization and equipment setup for field operations.
• Collect samples, record data, and complete logs and work orders on time.
• Participate in shift handoffs and safety requirements (JSA, LOTO, confined space, PPE).
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Communication & documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational certificate

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

UCC Environmental in Gallatin, Tennessee seeks an Entry-Level Operator – Field Operations and Maintenance to support water treatment, dewatering, and wastewater workflows. The role is field-driven, outdoors 80% with on-site training and safety programs.

You will work with experienced staff to ensure safe, efficient plant operations, learn pumps, valves, and process systems, and advance toward Lead Operator roles.