Operator

Jacobs; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 44,300 - 63,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase discount

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for an Operator in Southbridge, MA to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. You will operate, repair, and maintain facilities, monitor gauges, and perform routine laboratory tests. A High School Diploma and experience in wastewater treatment are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $44,300.00 to $63,360.00, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Perform routine maintenance functions.

Skills

Operating treatment facilities

Sound safety principles

Computer operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maintenance management systems

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As an Operator, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Southbridge, MA, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. You’ll operate, repair, and maintain the water treatment plant’s facilities; perform routine laboratory tests; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Specific Responsibilities

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings.
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings.
• Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel.
• Does related work as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility.
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices.
• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; principles of supervision.
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $44,300.00 to $63,360.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.