Waste Water Technician

Lactalis American Group; Nampa, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID, is hiring a Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician. You will operate a 1.5 MGD plant, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and support process controls.

The role requires basic math, report writing, and the ability to work autonomously or in a team. Qualified applicants should have a High School Diploma and about 1 year of on-site wastewater experience; Idaho WWTP license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of on-site operating experience at a Class 1 or higher wastewater system.
• Familiarity with lab analysis, reports, manuals, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 1.5 MGD WWTP with SBR, Belt Press, Sand Filters and DAF.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs, troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain PM schedules and procedures for WWTP equipment.
• Respond to process indicators and adjust as needed for abnormal conditions.
• Lead or instruct lower level technicians as required.

Skills

Communication

Written English

Verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

OS familiarity

Basic math

Autonomy

Teamwork

Report reading/writing

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC/HMI

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

The Waste Water Treatment Plant Tech is responsible for operating a 1.5 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is a waste activated sludge facility with a SBR, Belt Press, Sand Filters, and DAF. Successful candidate will operate, troubleshoot, evaluate equipment problems and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks as well as execute proper procedures of lab analysis.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Perform all operational requirements of the job.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks unsupervised.
• Respond to process indicators and make changes as needed for most abnormal situations.
• Conduct most trouble shooting and repair of the WWTP equipment proficiently.
• Perform equipment modifications to improve efficiency or minimize breakdowns.
• Develop PM schedules and procedures for all WWTP equipment and processes.
• Instruct lower level technicians to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Demonstrate intermediate skill performance in most maintenance functions. Primary Functions are as follows: Electricity, Electronics, PLC’s/HMI’s, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine shipwright/millwright, Welding, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School Diploma required

Experience

• One (1) year of relevant on-site operating experience at a Class 1 or higher wastewater system.
• One year food manufacturing experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to analyze, read and write reports, manuals and procedures.
• Familiar with computer operating systems and Microsoft office.
• Strong communication both written, and verbal as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in an effective team environment.
• Basic math skills as well as ability to calculate averages required.

Professional Certifications

Licensing: Idaho Wastewater Operator Class I license (WWTP Operator I) or equivalent from another state

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Aff...