Wastewater Technician I — Entry-Level with Growth & Benefits

Reworld; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life & AD&D insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld in Dolton, IL is seeking a Wastewater Technician I to join our team. This entry-level role performs waste stream sampling, tank truck off-loading, QA/QC, bench testing, and treat code assignments while maintaining safety and regulatory paperwork.

You will operate equipment, sample tanker trucks, assist sludge transfer and dewatering, and support quality control tasks. Candidates should have HS diploma (or equivalent) and a willingness to learn specialized certifications.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Wastewater Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry over 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test.
• Consistently work in various weather conditions.
• Experience in NetSuite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Perform basic chemical analysis such as pH, flash point, FOG, solids, and ammonia.
• Operate equipment including pressure washers, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, and other tools per safety policies.
• Sampling tanker trucks and containers.
• Connecting the hose and unloading tanker trucks.
• Direct and assist with sludge transfer and dewatering systems.
• Submit paperwork for regulatory and safety records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Wastewater Technician Certification

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Reworld in Dolton, IL is seeking a Wastewater Technician I to join our team. This entry-level role performs waste stream sampling, tank truck off-loading, QA/QC, bench testing, and treat code assignments while maintaining safety and regulatory paperwork.

You will operate equipment, sample tanker trucks, assist sludge transfer and dewatering, and support quality control tasks. Candidates should have HS diploma (or equivalent) and a willingness to learn specialized certifications.