Wastewater Treatment Operator

Randstad USA; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Operator I in Santa Ana to manage daily plant operations, operate pumps and chemical analyzers, and ensure safe, compliant treatment processes.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in wastewater operations or metal plating environments and hold a High School diploma, with a CA driver’s license. Salary range $62,400–$74,880; benefits available; evening shift 2 PM–10:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Technical capability in wastewater processes and instrumentation.
• Experience with chemical handling or plating environments is preferred.
• California driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily wastewater treatment operations and batch plating treatment.
• Operate and maintain pumps, filter presses, pH meters, and chemical analyzers.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, lubricate, and clean equipment and pump stations.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Compliance

Maintenance

Sampling

Wastewater Treatment

Education

High School

Job description

Are you an experienced operator with a background in chemical handling or metal plating looking for your next stable career step? We are seeking a reliable Wastewater Treatment Operator I to manage daily plant operations, maintain pump systems, and keep our treatment facilities running safely and efficiently.

If you take pride in precision, mechanical troubleshooting, and maintaining high environmental safety standards, we want to hear from you!

• salary: $62,400 - $74,880 per year
• shift: Second
• work hours: 2 PM - 10:30 PM
• education: High School

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations: Manage daily wastewater treatment processes, including batch treatment of plating wastewater, operation of filter presses, and calibration of pH meters and chemical analyzers.
• Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and pump stations; perform routine lubrication, tank/sump cleaning, pump repacking, and scrubber maintenance.
• Quality & Analysis: Conduct frequent analysis of treated wastewater using Atomic Absorption (AA) tools; maintain detailed logs and work records per regulatory guidelines.
• Emergency & Recovery: Initiate corrective actions for equipment failures and restore plant processes after shutdowns or power outages.
• Safety & Environment: Maintain inventory of process supplies, respond to hazardous material/spill cleanup, and uphold strict OSHA, environmental, and facility safety standards.
• General Support: Operate facility equipment (e.g., forklifts), assist with plating lines, and keep work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications:
  • Certification in Industrial Wastewater Treatment or Hazardous Waste Treatment.
  • Valid California Driver's License.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year in wastewater treatment operations.
  • Minimum 1 year handling industrial chemicals or working in a metal plating environment.

Essential Functions

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills

• Calibration
• Troubleshooting
• Compliance
• Maintenance
• Sampling
• Wastewater Treatment

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 1 year

Education

• High School

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.