Wastewater Treatment Operator

Aerotek; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Wastewater Treatment System Operator for an on-site assignment in Pueblo, CO. You will operate and monitor a temporary wastewater treatment system, perform daily inspections, and coordinate with truck drivers for water delivery and removal.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role requiring independent work with remote back-office support. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in wastewater systems, hands-on work with frac tanks and pumps, and a strong safety

Qualifications

• Must-have experience operating wastewater treatment or similar industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with frac tanks, pumps, and manual wastewater treatment processes.
• Industrial mechanical exposure including electrical work, pump rebuilding, or general mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a temporary wastewater treatment system at an industrial facility in Pueblo, Colorado.
• Walk the site daily to inspect equipment, identify issues, and prevent leaks.
• Check frac tank levels to ensure storage capacity and prevent overflows.
• Move water through the system per procedures and start/stop processes as needed.
• Record pressure and totalizer readings to track performance.
• Change filters when pressure nears capacity or is high.
• Maintain daily logs of pressures, levels, and system performance.
• Coordinate loading/unloading with drivers and remote back-office support.
• Assist in removing oil from tanks and handling contaminated water as required.
• Work independently on site with remote support from the back-office team.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE for manual outdoor work.
• Climb ladders to check levels and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Support startup and shakedown activities during training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around the footprint.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Field inspections

Manual handling

Safety procedures

Data logging

Education

Class D wastewater license in CO (bonus)

OSHA 10 certification (preferred)

Tools

Frac tanks

Pumps

Pressure/totalizer readings

Job description

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment System Operator

Pay: $30-35.00 per hour

Job Description

The Wastewater Treatment System Operator will independently operate and monitor a temporary wastewater treatment system at an industrial facility in Pueblo, Colorado. This role focuses on hands-on, physical operation of frac tanks, pumps, and manual treatment processes to ensure safe, efficient handling and treatment of wastewater. The operator will perform daily inspections, manage water movement through the system, record operating data, and coordinate with truck drivers delivering and removing water, while receiving remote support from a back-office team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a temporary wastewater treatment system at an industrial facility in Pueblo, Colorado.

• Walk the site daily to inspect all equipment, identify potential issues, and ensure there are no leaks.

• Check frac tank levels regularly to confirm adequate storage capacity and prevent overflows.

• Start, control, and manage the process of moving water through the treatment system in accordance with procedures.

• Monitor and record pressure readings and totalizer readings throughout the day to track system performance.

• Change bag filters when pressure readings indicate they are approaching capacity or are too high.

• Maintain accurate daily notes and logs of pressures, totalizers, tank levels, and overall system performance.

• Interface professionally with drivers bringing water into the facility and taking treated water out, including coordinating loading and unloading activities.

• Perform additional duties related to removing oil from tanks and handling contaminated water as needed.

• Work independently on site while collaborating with and receiving remote support from the back-office team.

• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate tools and PPE while performing manual outdoor work.

• Climb ladders to check tank levels, lift hoses, and perform other physically demanding tasks required to operate the system.

• Support system startup and shakedown activities during the initial training period.

• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area around the treatment system footprint.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience operating wastewater treatment systems or similar industrial equipment.

• Hands-on experience with frac tanks, pumps, and manual wastewater treatment processes.

• Industrial mechanical experience, including exposure to electrical work, pump rebuilding, or general mechanical work.

• Ability to walk the site extensively, lift hoses, climb ladders to check tank levels, and change bag filters safely.

• Capability to work alone on site with remote back-office support and make sound operational decisions independently.

• Very strong physical fitness suitable for manual outdoor work in an industrial environment.

• Comfort with a highly physical, operations-focused role rather than a desk- or lab-based position.

• Basic electrical understanding related to operating and troubleshooting pumps and associated equipment.

• Ability to follow procedures and accurately record operational data such as pressures and totalizer readings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Class D wastewater license in Colorado is a major plus but not required.

• OSHA 10 certification is preferred; training and certification can be provided with paid time and must be obtained before working on site.

• Forklift experience is a nice-to-have but not required.

• Experience in groundwater remediation or construction dewatering on contaminated sites is beneficial.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interface with truck drivers and remote support staff.

• Attention to detail and strong recordkeeping skills for daily notes and system performance logs.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the chance to contribute directly to an important environmental and infrastructure project by helping bridge the gap until a permanent wastewater treatment system is built. You will receive structured training during the startup and shakedown period, with ongoing remote support to help you succeed. There is potential for long-term career growth, including the possibility of being hired full-time by the facility operator based on performance. OSHA 10 training can be provided with paid time, and all necessary tools and PPE are supplied, aside from steel-toed boots, supporting your safety and professional development.

Work Environment

The position is based in an outdoor industrial work environment at a facility in Pueblo, Colorado, approximately 810 minutes outside downtown. The work is highly hands-on and manual, focused on operating equipment rather than sitting behind a desk or monitoring screens. The treatment system occupies a footprint of roughly 40 feet by 120 feet, with frac tanks, pumps, and filtration equipment on site. You will work alone on site for most of the project after the initial training period, supported remotely by a back-office team. The schedule is first shift, with flexibility on start time (typically 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM), Monday through Saturday, 8-hour shifts totaling about 48 hours per week. Weekend work is required, as the system operates continuously but is designed to be staffed during first shift only. Standard industrial PPE and tools are provided, and steel-toed boots are required as part of the work attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pueblo, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pueblo,CO.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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