Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

ZipRecruiter; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A wastewater treatment company is seeking a full-time Operator in Lowell, Massachusetts. The role involves daily operation and maintenance of the GWTP, staff supervision, and responding to alarms. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a MA Grade IV operator’s license, and over 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operator experience in wastewater treatment.
• 1+ year of experience with wastewater treatment processes.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refresher.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operation and maintenance of the GWTP.
• Respond to GWTP alarms/emergency conditions.
• Conduct scheduled, preventative maintenance.

Skills

Wastewater treatment experience

Emergency response

Maintenance supervision

Lock out/tag out procedures

Confined space entry procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA Grade IV operator’s license

Job description

Overview

The Operator will be a full time position located in Lowell, Massachusetts, with occasional travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operation and maintenance of the GWTP.
• Performing O&M tasks at the GWTP 5 days a week.
• Respond to GWTP alarms/emergency conditions.
• Conducting scheduled, preventative maintenance.
• Conducting GWTP monitoring activities, including routine process sampling
• Supervising any required maintenance personnel.
• Some work may require the use of Level B and Level C respiratory and dermal protection.
• May be required to cover other sites

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum MA Grade IV or higher operator’s license issued.
• 5+ years of similar operator experience in wastewater treatment.
• 1+ year of experience with wastewater treatment processes and equipment similar OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and current OSHA 8-hr HAZWOPER refresher(s) required.
• Lock out/tag out and confined space entry procedures and certifications.
• Ability to travel 20% of time.