Wastewater Treatment Operator

Kens Foods Inc; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to help keep a critical Marlborough operation running safely, efficiently, and responsibly. This hands-on role requires strong technical knowledge, mechanical problem-solving, and vigilant environmental compliance, with on-site responsibilities during a third shift and potential boiler license considerations.

Key duties include operating and maintaining the wastewater plant, sampling, testing, record-keeping, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with wastewater treatment experience or training.
• Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License.
• Ability to obtain boiler operating license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to environmental compliance and safety.
• Ability to work independently on third shift while coordinating with Maintenance, Operations, vendors, and regulatory partners.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant to ensure safe, reliable, compliant operations.
• Collect samples, test water, maintain accurate daily records, and support inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs on pumps, valves, and instruments.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and work with outside vendors.
• Monitor aeration, gas compression, centrifuge, scrubber, glycol trap, and related equipment.
• Identify process improvements and support spill recovery and cleanup.
• Participate in remote monitoring, on-call coverage, and after-hours response.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Environmental compliance

Workplace safety

Independent on third shift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License

Boiler operating license (ability to obtain)

Job description

Build a career where technical expertise, environmental responsibility, and dependable operations come together.

Ken’s Foods is looking for an experienced wastewater treatment professional to help keep a critical part of our Marlborough operation running safely, efficiently, and responsibly. As a Wastewater Treatment Operator, you will combine technical knowledge, mechanical problem-solving, and careful monitoring to support environmental compliance and reliable plant performance. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, responding to challenges, and seeing the direct impact of their work. $38.00-$48.47 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and related systems to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Collect samples, perform water testing, maintain accurate daily records, and support required inspections and audits.
• Troubleshoot equipment and complete minor repairs to pumps, valves, instruments, and other plant components.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, prepare work orders, monitor repairs, and work with outside vendors when needed.
• Monitor specialized systems, including aeration, gas compression, centrifuge, scrubber, glycol trap, and related equipment.
• Identify practical process improvements, support spill recovery and cleanup, and help maintain a clean and sanitary facility.
• Participate in remote monitoring, on-call coverage, and after-hours response when corrective action is required.

Essential Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Bring

• A high school diploma or GED, plus related wastewater treatment experience or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A current Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License.
• The ability to obtain a license to operate a boiler.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to environmental compliance and workplace safety.
• The ability to work independently on third shift while collaborating effectively with Maintenance, Operations, vendors, and regulatory partners.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will help protect the environment, support dependable production, and keep an essential facility operating at its best. If you are ready to bring your wastewater expertise, initiative, and problem-solving skills to a role where your contribution is visible and valued, we encourage you to apply for the Wastewater Treatment Operator opportunity with Ken’s Foods.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

GED/High School Equivalency or better.

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