Wastewater Treatment Operator

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

Job summary

Ken’s Foods is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Operator in Marlborough, MA to support environmental compliance and reliable plant performance. You will operate and monitor the wastewater system, collect samples, and troubleshoot equipment while maintaining accurate records and coordinating with maintenance and vendors.

This hands-on role requires a Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License (or the ability to obtain one), a high school diploma or GED, and a strong commitment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with wastewater experience or training.
• Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License.
• Ability to obtain boiler operation license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Commitment to environmental compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and related systems.
• Collect samples, perform water testing, and maintain records.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and work with vendors.
• Monitor aeration, gas compression, centrifuge, scrubber, glycol trap, and related equipment.
• Suggest process improvements and assist spill recovery and cleanup.
• Participate in remote monitoring, on-call coverage, and after-hours response.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Environmental compliance

Independent night shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Massachusetts Class V Wastewater Treatment License

Boiler operation license

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.