Wastewater & Hazardous Waste Operator

All Metals Processing of Orange County; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

All Metals Processing of Orange County is seeking a wastewater treatment and hazardous waste technician for our Santa Ana operations. You will transfer and treat wastewater, oversee treatment systems, and maintain documentation while ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, and local agencies.

The role requires strong math skills, clear communication, and the ability to work independently, with overtime on busy periods and weekends as needed. ITAR requires U.S. person status.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment and certifications preferred, but not mandatory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work overtime/weekends (Sundays as needed); overtime may be required during busy periods.
• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and treat wastewater.
• Operate/oversee/maintain wastewater treatment systems and hazardous waste storage areas.
• Maintain all associated paperwork/documentation.
• Collect, maintain and properly dispose of all waste/hazardous waste.
• Ensure proper labeling of hazardous waste (tanks and containers).
• Coordinate and complete chemical additions to the tanks as needed.
• Assist with any repairs that need to be made.
• Operate forklift to transport hazardous waste and chemicals.
• Ensure compliance with state & federal regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, OCSD, OC Health, DOT, DTSC, etc.)
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater treatment experience

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mathematical skills

Read/write instructions

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Overtime/weekend availability

Job description

All Metals Processing of Orange County is seeking a wastewater treatment and hazardous waste technician for our Santa Ana operations. You will transfer and treat wastewater, oversee treatment systems, and maintain documentation while ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, and local agencies.

The role requires strong math skills, clear communication, and the ability to work independently, with overtime on busy periods and weekends as needed. ITAR requires U.S. person status.