Field Water & Wastewater Operator I

Terracon; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Harrisburg seeks a Wastewater Operator I to provide operations and maintenance for potable water and wastewater systems as part of a circuit rider team serving municipal, commercial, institutional, transportation, and industrial clients.

You will monitor treatment systems, collect samples, perform routine maintenance, and ensure permit compliance with field staff support and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 4 years' related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Certified Operator serving small to medium systems (under 1 MGD).

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Coordinate scheduling of operation and maintenance tasks with the team.
• Oversee and review work by field technicians.
• Visit treatment systems on a regular schedule (daily, weekly, etc.).
• Execute routine operations to ensure proper treatment and permit compliance.
• Inspect mechanical and control components for proper operation.
• Monitor parameters with instrumentation and field kits.
• Make process adjustments for permit compliance.
• Collect compliance samples and deliver to the lab.
• Submit regulatory reports and sampling results.
• Coordinate with client personnel on system operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with repairs.
• Respond to emergencies or alarms at treatment systems.

Skills

Safety compliance

Regulatory reporting

Team coordination

Field testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Operator (under 1 MGD)

Job description

Terracon Harrisburg seeks a Wastewater Operator I to provide operations and maintenance for potable water and wastewater systems as part of a circuit rider team serving municipal, commercial, institutional, transportation, and industrial clients.

You will monitor treatment systems, collect samples, perform routine maintenance, and ensure permit compliance with field staff support and regulatory reporting.