Wastewater Plant Operator - Flexible Shifts & Impact

Darigold; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k competitive employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Employer paid life & disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Darigold in Boise is seeking an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator to manage our wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with permits. You will monitor operations, collect samples, analyze data, and report deviations to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.

The role requires open shifts and a technical background in environmental science or related fields, plus experience or certification preferred. Join a team committed to safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5 years of wastewater operations experience.
• DOPL certification preferred.
• Experience with anaerobic digesters and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret treatment data trends.
• Strong mechanical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment system ensuring permit compliance.
• Conduct sampling and laboratory analyses of wastewater samples.
• Monitor data trends and report deviations and compliance concerns.
• Calibrate critical wastewater monitoring equipment and process control instrumentation.
• Assist with process discharge evaluations to reduce upsets in pretreatment system.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Support anaerobic digester operations and related permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis and reporting

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in environmental science or related field

Experience in industrial wastewater operations (5+ years)

DOPL Level 1 or 2 wastewater operator certification preferred

Job description

Darigold in Boise is seeking an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator to manage our wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with permits. You will monitor operations, collect samples, analyze data, and report deviations to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.

The role requires open shifts and a technical background in environmental science or related fields, plus experience or certification preferred. Join a team committed to safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.