Wastewater Operator - 2/2/3 Schedule & Benefits

Agropur; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with up to 7% company matching

PTO starting Day 1

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Agropur seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator (Experienced or In Training) to manage day-to-day operations of the wastewater system, ensuring compliance with discharge limits and maintaining plant performance. The role covers monitoring controls, maintenance, sampling, and process optimization in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

The position offers a starting rate of $23.78/hour with potential higher starts for certs/experience, two pay raises within a year, and a 2,2,3 schedule

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year wastewater treatment experience or equivalent training/certification strongly preferred.
• Basic mechanical competency with standard wastewater equipment to include pumps, and automation required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wastewater treatment system in compliance with organization discharge limits.
• Operate wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of wastewater.
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves manually or by remote control to regulate flow of influent and chemicals.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret metered, gauged readings and test results to determine load requirements.
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of wastewater through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintain log of operations and record meter and gauge readings.
• Assist with and monitor the load-out of sludges.
• Perform routine inspections of tanks and other associated equipment to ensure mechanical and physical integrity of the system.
• Perform preventative maintenance of wastewater plant equipment and basic troubleshooting of maintenance/electrical issues.
• Perform wastewater plant sampling of processes, and complete analysis of samples.
• Perform monitoring of wastewater plant processes and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform sampling, filtration, and preservation of monitoring wells. May conduct tests, such as pH, turbidity and chemical concentrations (bench testing).
• Perform wetland volume remaining inspections and accurately document findings.
• May operate and maintain power generating equipment to provide air and electricity for plant.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Math basics

Computer skills

Data gathering

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator (Experienced or In Training) to manage day-to-day operations of the wastewater system, ensuring compliance with discharge limits and maintaining plant performance. The role covers monitoring controls, maintenance, sampling, and process optimization in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

The position offers a starting rate of $23.78/hour with potential higher starts for certs/experience, two pay raises within a year, and a 2,2,3 schedule