Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Copper River Family of Companies; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Coho Technology Solutions seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to safely and efficiently run a multistage facility at the Quantico plant. You will monitor processes, operate equipment, sample and test, adjust chemical treatments, and handle maintenance while supporting continuous operations on rotating shifts.

The role requires DPOR Class I/II certification, strong analytical skills, and experience with UV disinfection and multi-stage treatment.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a Virginia DPOR Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, Class I or II.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in wastewater treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a wastewater treatment plant in compliance with NPDES permit conditions.
• Collect samples and perform required testing (pH, temperature, solids, flow).
• Adjust chemical feed rates based on test results and requirements.
• Respond to alarms and telemetry, investigate issues and take corrective actions.
• Maintain logs, records, and calibration documentation.

Skills

Wastewater ops

Process control

Analytical testing

Shift work

Education

DPOR Wastewater Operator Certification Class I/II

Tools

UV disinfection systems

Wastewater treatment equipment

Job description

Coho Technology Solutions seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to safely and efficiently run a multistage facility at the Quantico plant. You will monitor processes, operate equipment, sample and test, adjust chemical treatments, and handle maintenance while supporting continuous operations on rotating shifts.

The role requires DPOR Class I/II certification, strong analytical skills, and experience with UV disinfection and multi-stage treatment.