Wastewater Operator - Southbridge, MA

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 61,028,000 - 79,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Southbridge, MA is seeking a Wastewater Operator to join our operations team. You will operate and maintain a wastewater treatment facility, perform preventive maintenance, collect samples, and prepare lab-ready reports to ensure compliant plant performance.

This role requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites. You will diagnose process issues, adjust controls, and maintain accurate shift logs while upholding safety standards for

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility.
• Experience with safety principles and practices.
• Experience with computer operations, spreadsheets, and word processing; able to enter information into maintenance systems.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a wastewater treatment facility as part of a team.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain shift logs.
• Prepare reports and collect samples for laboratory testing.
• Calibrate and adjust process controls; diagnose and act on operational issues.
• Ensure safety and compliance during all tasks.

Skills

Wastewater ops

Safety practices

Data entry / MS Office

Driver's license

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States

Capabilities

Operations and Maintenance

Office Setup

Office/Onsite

Job ID

#45353

Water

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a Wastewater Operator to join our team in Southbridge, MA where you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance, establishing and maintaining effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise. You’ll diagnose operating problems, make process control adjustments, direct and perform necessary corrective action. You’ll also prepare reports, collect samples, perform laboratory testing, determine proper chemical flow rates, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required.

Most importantly, you’lltake actionto ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team. Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

*As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices
• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Possess or able to obtain a Class II wastewater operator certification within 3 years of hire
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

44,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

57,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $44,300.00 to $57,600.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.