Hawaii Wastewater Operator: Protect Waters & Ecosystems

Waicleanwater; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waicleanwater in Hawaii seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator to operate and maintain treatment systems, monitor performance, and ensure water quality and regulatory compliance. You will conduct daily inspections, manage chemical dosing, and use SCADA and lab equipment to verify process efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher, plus relevant certificates or an associate degree in environmental science or wastewater operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or associate degree in environmental science, wastewater operations, or a related technical field.
• On-the-job training or internship experience at a treatment facility.
• Passing a certification exam aligned with the classification of the treatment facility.
• Meeting minimum hours of work experience for each level of certification.
• Completing continuing education units (CEUs) every two years to maintain certification.
• Additional training in health and safety, lab procedures, and emergency response is often required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems.
• Balance chemical dosing and sampling.
• Record data and ensure compliance with DOH/EPA standards.
• Use SCADA, meters, and lab equipment to monitor performance.
• Train and supervise junior staff in small teams.
• Read treatment plant schematics and process flow diagrams.

Skills

Operating pumps

Troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Maintenance

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate/associate degree in environmental science or wastewater operations

On-the-job training / internship

Certification requirements / CEUs

Tools

SCADA

Flow meters

Lab equipment

Job description

Waicleanwater in Hawaii seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator to operate and maintain treatment systems, monitor performance, and ensure water quality and regulatory compliance. You will conduct daily inspections, manage chemical dosing, and use SCADA and lab equipment to verify process efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher, plus relevant certificates or an associate degree in environmental science or wastewater operations.