Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – NPDES, 24/7 Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation expense account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Copper River Family of Companies is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to ensure safe, compliant operation of a multi-stage facility under NPDES permits. You will monitor processes, operate treatment equipment, collect samples, test, adjust chemicals, and respond to alarms.

Responsibilities include overseeing shift operations, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining records, and coordinating with government personnel to ensure uninterrupted treatment operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a multi-stage wastewater treatment plant to meet NPDES permit conditions.
• Operate pumps, valves, gates, feeders, flocculators, clarifiers, filters, UV disinfection systems and related equipment.
• Collect samples and perform testing (pH, temperature, solids, flow).
• Adjust chemical feed rates and treatment processes based on results.
• Perform tertiary treatment operations including chemical mixing, polymer feeds, filtration, and nutrient removal.
• Respond to alarms and telemetry notifications; take corrective actions as needed.
• Make operational decisions during shifts, including Operator in Charge when required.
• Operate sludge handling equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain logs, records, and documentation.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

Process monitoring

Chemical handling safety

Reading gauges & alarms

Written & verbal communication

Windows-based software

Education

DPOR Wastewater Operator Certification (Class I/II)

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training in wastewater

Tools

UV disinfection systems

Sludge handling equipment

Job description

The Copper River Family of Companies is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to ensure safe, compliant operation of a multi-stage facility under NPDES permits. You will monitor processes, operate treatment equipment, collect samples, test, adjust chemicals, and respond to alarms.

Responsibilities include overseeing shift operations, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining records, and coordinating with government personnel to ensure uninterrupted treatment operations.