Treatment Plant Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc

Old Town, Northern (ME, KY)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator to manage day-to-day operations at Thiopaq and PFAS removal facilities in Maine. You will maintain landfill gas and leachate systems, ensure safe, efficient operation, and support staff while upholding a strong safety culture.

Hiring range is $24.00–$30.00 per hour, reflecting a competitive entry to mid-level role. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and proactive system maintenance to optimize

Qualifications

1–2 years of landfill operations or related experience.
Knowledge of landfill systems and rotating/compression equipment.
High school diploma or GED; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations, schedules maintenance and personnel, and communicates facility status to supervision.
Maintains spare parts inventory and keeps operating, compliance, and maintenance records.
Calibrates process controls and monitors desulphurization and monitoring equipment.
Inspects and records parameters on rounds; monitors pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment.
Provides monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting for landfill gas systems including the flare.
Participates in training and supports company mission and core values.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Treatment Plant Operator will be accountable for managing the day-to-day operations at each our Thiopaq and PFAS removal facilities. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance and repair of the landfill gas and leachate systems, focusing on a safe efficient operation of each facility, providing support to landfill staff, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Hiring Range: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Complies with Casella, OSHA, EPA and MEDEP safety, spill prevention, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to create and maintain a safe work environment.
Oversees daily operations, including system preventative maintenance activities, schedules personnel, schedules maintenance, and regularly communicates facility status to supervisor
Develops and maintains spare parts inventory program and well as files operating, compliance, and maintenance records as required to implement proper operational setpoints based on landfill needs, system performance, and regulatory requirements.
Calibrates process controls and sensors to maintain chemical balance and peak performance of desulphurization as well as overseeing portable monitoring equipment to maintain a working knowledge of facility resources and response protocol.
Performs rounds and inspects and records appropriate parameters on rounds sheet and monitors component systems such as bioreactors, compressors, centrifuge, process controls, pumps, motors, valves and associated equipment to identify, inspect, and record system component malfunctions.
Posts entries on operation, inspection, and maintenance records, by hand and/or with a computer as well as records meter readings, process activity, compliance data, and other data as required to furnish information for reports in a timely manner.
Inspects, tests, and services component systems such as blower skids, process controls, pumps, motors valves, lubrication, cooling, air pressure regulators, centrifuge, compressors, and other associated equipment to determine adequacy of maintenance.
Provides monitoring, maintenance, record keeping, and troubleshooting support of landfill gas systems, including the landfill gas flare.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company and its products and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

This role requires strong relationship management, communication, listening, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have knowledge of landfill systems, including construction, operation, maintenance, landfill gas treatment processes, and rotating/compression equipment. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of landfill operations or related experience and an interest in environmental sustainability. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Attributes

Organized, team-oriented individual who is resourceful, detail-oriented, adaptable, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits