Wastewater Operator - 12-Hour Rotations & Impact

Little Leaf Farms; McAdoo (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Wastewater Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of the facility's wastewater treatment and water recovery systems. You will monitor, test, inspect, document, and perform basic maintenance to meet water-recovery goals.

The role involves operating UF/RO, filtration, chemical dosing, and related controls, with a 12-hour 2-3-2 rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work a 12-hour 2-3-2 rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Accurately complete routine readings, inspections, and operational documentation.
• Follow written procedures, safety requirements, and operating instructions.
• Recognize abnormal equipment or system conditions and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic logs, Microsoft Teams, Excel, or similar programs.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with the Water Operations Supervisor and supporting departments.

Responsibilities

• System Monitoring: Perform routine walkthroughs and inspections of wastewater treatment, filtration, water recovery, chemical treatment, and associated pumping systems.
• Water Quality Testing: Collect and document required water quality readings including pH, EC/conductivity, hydrogen peroxide concentration, and other operating parameters as assigned.
• UF & RO Operation: Monitor ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis equipment, including system pressures, flows, processed water volumes, permeate production, concentrate volumes, and overall system performance.
• Filtration Systems: Inspect band filters, rotary filters, sand filtration equipment, and other filtration components. Maintain proper filter paper levels and clean or empty collection areas as required.
• Chemical Systems: Monitor chemical storage and dosing systems including hydrogen peroxide, acid, lye, and other water-treatment chemicals. Report low levels, leaks, or abnormal chemical usage.
• Treatment Baths: Perform scheduled treatment bath readings, maintain required documentation, assist with chemical adjustments, and support routine bath cleaning and refill activities.
• Tank & Basin Monitoring: Inspect and document wastewater collection basin, treatment tank, storage basin, and evaporation pond levels as required.
• Operational Documentation: Accurately complete daily operating logs, chemical usage records, shift reports, water processing totals, inspections, and other required documentation.
• Alarm Response: Respond to system alarms and abnormal operating conditions, perform basic troubleshooting, safely isolate equipment when trained to do so, and elevate issues requiring additional support.
• Preventative Maintenance: Complete assigned basic preventative maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and equipment checks in accordance with established procedures.
• Housekeeping: Maintain wastewater treatment areas, equipment, tools, chemical storage areas, and workspaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Shift Communication: Provide clear communication regarding equipment status, alarms, water levels, chemical levels, maintenance needs, and unresolved issues during shift turnover.
• Follow established safety procedures when working around treatment chemicals, pumps, pressurized equipment, electrical equipment, tanks, and water-treatment systems.
• Adapt to changing operating conditions and workload based on facility and wastewater treatment needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Independent work

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Wastewater Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of the facility's wastewater treatment and water recovery systems. You will monitor, test, inspect, document, and perform basic maintenance to meet water-recovery goals.

The role involves operating UF/RO, filtration, chemical dosing, and related controls, with a 12-hour 2-3-2 rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.