Industrial Wastewater Operator

sstjobs; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

401k

Job summary

sstjobs is seeking a Licensed Wastewater Operator for a direct-hire role in Roseland, NJ. The position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental and 401k. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $94,000 per year depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have a NJ Wastewater Operator License (N-1 or N-2), 2+ years in wastewater treatment and 3–5 years in an industrial setting, with strong documentation skills and ability to work with pumps, piping, and process control equipment.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Operator License – Class N-1 or N-2.
• 3–5 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of wastewater treatment experience; food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of NJDEP regulations and industrial pretreatment requirements.
• Experience repairing/rebuilding pumps and replacing motors, valves, aerators, and filters.
• Ability to run and fit PVC and black piping.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems, including DAF, pH neutralization, equalization, and solids handling.
• Monitor daily water, softener, and cooling tower readings.
• Perform routine testing and coordinate required grab and composite sampling.
• Maintain logbooks, records, and data for monthly DMR reporting and NJDEP compliance.
• Adjust chemical feed rates based on wastewater conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps, blowers, valves, sensors, motors, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow OSHA, LOTO, confined space, and all plant safety procedures.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

NJ Wastewater Operator License (N-1/N-2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a Licensed Wastewater Operator for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Roseland, NJ.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental and 401k!

Salary is between $80,000 - $94,000 per year (based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems, including DAF, pH neutralization, equalization, and solids handling.
• Monitor daily water, softener, and cooling tower readings.
• Perform routine testing and coordinate required grab and composite sampling.
• Maintain logbooks, records, and data for monthly DMR reporting and NJDEP compliance.
• Adjust chemical feed rates based on wastewater conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps, blowers, valves, sensors, motors, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow OSHA, LOTO, confined space, and all plant safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Required: New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Operator License – Class N-1 or N-2.
• 3-5 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of wastewater treatment experience; food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of NJDEP regulations and industrial pretreatment requirements.
• Experience repairing/rebuilding pumps and replacing motors, valves, aerators, and filters.
• Ability to run and fit PVC and black piping.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial and wastewater environments and outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.