Wastewater Treatment Operator

Resource Options, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunities (EEO)

Safe and drug-free work environment

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. seeks N-licensed Wastewater Treatment Operators to support industrial and municipal facilities across New Jersey, ensuring safe, compliant operation of wastewater systems.

This hands-on role emphasizes process knowledge, troubleshooting, and maintaining permit compliance and plant performance, with a pay range of $35–$45 per hour.

Valid NJDEP licenses and driving eligibility are required; ROI offers opportunities with diverse projects.

Qualifications

• NJDEP N License or equivalent required.
• Experience operating wastewater treatment systems (industrial or municipal).
• Strong understanding of activated sludge, chemical treatment, and/or physical treatment processes.
• Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems in compliance with NJPDES permits.
• Perform routine plant inspections, sampling, and laboratory testing (pH, DO, TSS, etc.).
• Monitor flow rates, chemical feed systems, pumps, clarifiers, and other treatment equipment.
• Adjust treatment processes to maintain permit compliance and optimize performance.
• Complete daily logs, DMR support documentation, and operational reports.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment.
• Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance teams, and regulatory personnel as needed.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Safety minded

Education

NJDEP N License (N-1, N-2, N-3, or N-4)

Experience operating wastewater treatment systems

Activated sludge/chemical/physical treatment understanding

Background check, physical, and drug screen

Valid driver's license

Job description

We are seeking N-Licensed Wastewater Treatment Operators to support industrial and municipal treatment facilities throughout New Jersey. This role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of wastewater treatment systems in accordance with NJDEP and facility-specific permit requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with strong process knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and a commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance and plant performance.

Pay Range: $35.00/hr. - $45.00/hr

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems in compliance with NJPDES permits
• Perform routine plant inspections, sampling, and laboratory testing (pH, DO, TSS, etc.)
• Monitor flow rates, chemical feed systems, pumps, clarifiers, and other treatment equipment
• Adjust treatment processes to maintain permit compliance and optimize performance
• Complete daily logs, DMR support documentation, and operational reports
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment
• Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance teams, and regulatory personnel as needed
• Maintain compliance with all OSHA and site-specific safety requirements

Requirements:

• Active NJDEP N License (N-1, N-2, N-3, or N-4) required
• Experience operating wastewater treatment systems (industrial or municipal preferred)
• Strong understanding of activated sludge, chemical treatment, and/or physical treatment processes
• Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional licenses highly desirable:

• S (Collection System) License
• C (Water Treatment) License
• T (Public Water) License

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (ROI) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise.

With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.