Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Captek Softgel International Inc.; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPTEK Softgel International is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to monitor and maintain wastewater treatment systems. The role requires compliance with environmental regulations, a Grade I certification, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in wastewater plant operation required.
• Grade II - III certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pumps, valves, motors, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitor SCADA systems and perform regular inspections.
• Collect and analyze water and wastewater samples.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Basic knowledge of SCADA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Become part of a team that champions wellness worldwide. CAPTEK Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with innovators from some of the world’s most successful brands.

Summary : The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This role requires working independently and as part of a team to safely treat municipal or industrial wastewater.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains pumps, valves, motors, blowers, filters, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and performs regular inspections to ensure proper plant function.
• Collects and analyzes water and wastewater samples; records test results and adjusts processes accordingly.
• Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of plant performance and maintenance activities.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensures compliances with permit requirements National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Title 22, etc.).
• Follows all safety protocols and procedures in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards.
• Participates in training and certification programs to maintain professional credentials.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in wastewater plant operation required
• Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) required. Grade II - III or higher certification preferred
• Basic knowledge of SCADA systems and computerized maintenance software.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, working in confined spaces, exposure to chemicals and biological hazards or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Thank you for your interest in joining the CAPTEK team. You will be contacted shortly if your application is selected.