Waste Water Technician

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to support the facility's environmental compliance programs. You will operate and maintain wastewater systems, manage waste streams, and assist in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you will work with operations, maintenance, and external service providers, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations on a full-time onsite basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, industrial, utilities, environmental, or wastewater treatment preferred.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Good decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
• Monitor, calibrate, and maintain pH instrumentation and related treatment equipment.
• Perform wastewater sampling, laboratory testing, and process adjustments as necessary.
• Operate sludge dewatering equipment, including filter presses.
• Record water meter readings and other operating parameters.
• Coordinate chemical deliveries and maintain chemical storage areas.
• Manage waste inventories and prepare waste for shipment per regulations.
• Maintain environmental records, logs, manifests, and inspection reports.

Skills

High School Diploma

3-5 years experience

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Verbal/written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for supporting the facility’s environmental compliance programs through the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems, management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, environmental inspections, chemical inventory control, and environmental recordkeeping. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, and outside service providers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay: [$24]

What You’ll Do

• Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
  • Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
  • Monitor, clean, calibrate, and maintain pH instrumentation and related treatment equipment.
  • Perform wastewater sampling, laboratory testing, and process adjustments as necessary.
  • Operate sludge dewatering equipment, including filter presses.
  • Record water meter readings, pH readings, and other required operating parameters throughout the facility.
  • Monitor chemical usage and maintain appropriate inventory levels of treatment chemicals and environmental supplies.
  • Coordinate chemical deliveries and maintain chemical storage areas.
  • Perform hazardous and non-hazardous waste inventories and maintain waste accumulation areas.
  • Characterize, label, store, and prepare waste for shipment in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Conduct inspections of waste storage areas, chemical storage systems, and environmental control equipment.
  • Maintain environmental records, logs, manifests, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
  • Assist with environmental audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinate activities of environmental contractors and waste disposal vendors.
  • Assist in troubleshooting environmental and wastewater treatment issues.
  • Train employees on environmental procedures and waste management practices as required.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects related to environmental compliance, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required Skills and Competencies

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, utilities, environmental, or wastewater treatment environment preferred.
  • Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
  • Sound decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lead and promote safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
  • Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Industrial wastewater treatment operations.

• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management practices.

• Chemical handling and storage procedures.

• Environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

• Waste profiling, manifesting, and disposal coordination.

• Industrial pumps, tanks, piping, and process equipment.

• Environmental sampling and laboratory testing.

• Inventory management and vendor coordination.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Class K Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification (or ability to obtain).
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Training (Annual).
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training (Three-Year Cycle).
• Forklift Certification.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to meet other physical requirements as needed for the job.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.