Wastewater Treatment Operator

Ken’s Foods, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Operator for our Marlborough, MA facility. The role focuses on operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

You will collect samples, test water, and keep precise records while supporting inspections and audits. The position requires a Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a boiler operator license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus related wastewater treatment experience or training
• Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License required
• Ability to obtain a boiler operator license and maintain regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and related systems to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Collect samples, perform water testing, maintain daily records, and support 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, and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Monitor aeration, gas compression, centrifuge, scrubber, glycol trap, and related equipment.
• Identify process improvements, support spill recovery and cleanup, and maintain a clean facility.
• Participate in remote monitoring, on-call coverage, and after-hours response when action is required.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Troubleshooting

Maintenance coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Massachusetts Class V Wastewater License

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps and valves

Glycol trap systems

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.

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