Waste Water Operator (Licensed)

Mountaire Farms; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with onsite health/Well‑

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Employee discounts on chicken

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Siler City, NC is seeking Wastewater Operator candidates at the Level I to Master Operator levels. The role requires an active Level I wastewater license (or in certification process) and at least one year of operating experience.

Work mainly under supervision to ensure compliant, safe water treatment operations. Responsibilities include supervising water treatment operation, maintaining equipment, performing process-control lab work, and keeping accurate compliance records.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ year of acceptable operating experience.
• Active WW license Level I; may be scheduled or pending at management discretion.
• Must have valid Driver's License and must satisfy Company Motor Vehicle Record check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervised Operation of the Water Treatment system.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lock out Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Assists with Compliance Recordkeeping
• Perform process control lab work
• Maintenance of wastewater equipment

Skills

Water treatment operation

Safety compliance

Lockout/tagout procedures

Process safety management

Lab testing

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency

Active WW license Level I

Job description

Seeking Wastewater Operator positions at the C, B, A, or Master Operator level. Currently hold a Level I wastewater operator license. (May be in process of certification; employment is conditional on passing certification test.) Will have at least one year of acceptable operating experience. Operates mostly under supervision.

Duties/Activities Required by Job

• Supervised Operation of the Water Treatment system
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lock out Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Assists with Compliance Recordkeeping
• Perform process control lab work
• Maintenance of wastewater equipment

Educations/Experience Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalency
• 1+ year of acceptable operating experience
• Active WW license Level I; may be scheduled or pending at management discretion.
• Must have valid Driver's License and must satisfy Company Motor Vehicle Record check requirements.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

About the Team

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

Job Info

• Job Identification 24335
• Job Category Maintenance
• Posting Date 08/04/2026, 07:51 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Locations 1101 E. Third Street, Siler City, NC, 27344, US