Wastewater Operator B 6 - 2nd shift - Chick-N-Quick Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to operate, monitor and maintain essential water and wastewater systems that support plant operations and environmental compliance.

You will collect samples, analyze data, and ensure regulatory requirements are met while maintaining logs and reports. The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and mechanical/electrical know‑how, with travel minimal and a 2nd shift in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of wastewater experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic organizational, mechanical, and electrical wiring skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment systems to support plant operations and environmental compliance.
• Collect samples, perform chemical analyses, and interpret test results to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain operating logs and prepare reports required by permits and management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance using mechanical and basic electrical skills.
• Communicate system performance to management and operate spotter truck and/or forklift as needed.
• Support groundskeeping, painting, and general housekeeping.

Job description

Management Level:

Class 47

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format and/or complete the application fully showing current and past work experience to be considered for the position

Make an impact through safe, reliable wastewater operations.

As a Wastewater Treatment Operator, you’ll put your hands‑on skills and problem‑solving abilities to work operating, monitoring, and maintaining essential water and wastewater treatment systems that support plant operations and environmental compliance. Depending on the facility’s needs, your responsibilities may include wastewater laboratory analysis and the operation and maintenance of collection, pretreatment, and full treatment systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collect samples and perform chemical analyses in laboratory and field settings in accordance with EPA, state, and health department requirements.
• Interpret test results, adjust treatment systems, and make informed operating decisions to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Perform calculations using basic algebraic formulas and a calculator.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, prepare computerized reports, and complete monthly reports required by permits, regulatory agencies, and corporate management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor to major maintenance using mechanical skills and basic electrical wiring knowledge.
• Communicate system performance, operating conditions, and maintenance needs to management.
• Operate a spotter truck and/or forklift as needed.
• Support groundskeeping, painting, and general housekeeping to maintain work areas.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One or more years of wastewater experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and management.
• Work Skills: Basic organizational, mechanical, and electrical wiring skills.

Training and Certification Requirements

• Complete a site‑selected stormwater training program within 30 days.
• Complete Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I and Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II correspondence courses through California State University, Sacramento, within 12 months.
• Obtain the lowest‑grade wastewater operator certification within 12 months or according to applicable state regulations.
• Obtain and maintain required HAZ‑MAT training.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This is a hands‑on role that requires lifting heavy objects weighing 50–75 pounds and climbing or descending stairs and ladders. Work may include exposure to unsanitary conditions and hazardous chemicals, along with groundskeeping, painting, and general housekeeping duties.

Travel:

One to two trips per year.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES’ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

No written warnings within the previous six (6) months

Must not have five (5) or more attendance points

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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