Operator II - Wastewater - Southeast, MA

City of Whitewater; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteWater is seeking an Operator II, Wastewater to operate and maintain assigned facilities and support the Operations Lead Operator & Supervisor. The role includes an on‑call rotation with night and weekend coverage as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in wastewater, and a valid 4M Wastewater Operator License or ability to obtain within 6 months. OSHA 10, DOT card, and driver’s license are also required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years' experience in wastewater or related industry.
• Valid 4M Wastewater Operator License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Must be computer literate in Windows and MS Office.
• Must be available after hours and on-call work as required.
• Must possess knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid US Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned wastewater facilities.
• Support the Operations Lead Operator & Supervisor.
• Part of an on-call rotation with night and weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

Wastewater operations

On-call availability

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

4M Wastewater Operator License

DOT medical card

Job description

Position Summary

The Operator II, Wastewater will operate and maintain assigned facilities and actively support the Operations Lead Operator & Supervisor. The Operator will be part of an on‑call rotation requiring night and weekend coverage as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in Wastewater or related industry.
• Must possess a valid and active 4M Wastewater Operator License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Must be computer literate in Windows and MS Office.
• Must be available after hours and on‑call work as required.
• Must possess knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification, or ability to obtain during pre‑employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre‑employment drug screen.
• Valid US Driver's License.

About WhiteWater

For more than 40 years, WhiteWater has been managing, operating, and maintaining municipal and private water and wastewater facilities throughout the northeast with pride and professionalism.

We are a subsidiary of R.H. White, an award‑winning construction services and solutions company that has been in business since 1923.

WhiteWater was named 2019 Utility of the Year by the New England Water Works Association and is passionately focused on safely performing great work with our people for our clients. Help us fulfill our mission of protecting public health and the environment, our most precious natural resource – water.

WhiteWater is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.