Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician

Boring Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity

Job summary

The Boring Company in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to operate and maintain the on-site WWTP, ensuring continuous, compliant processing of water from tunneling and production operations. This full-time, hands-on role requires logging data, monitoring equipment, sampling water and soils, and coordinating with the WWTP Lead to keep treatment capacity aligned with the TBM fleet.

The position emphasizes safety, shift flexibility, and meticulous record-keeping as part of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of prior experience operating or maintaining a wastewater treatment plant, industrial water treatment system, or comparable equipment preferred.
• State-issued Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification/license a plus.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and basic water chemistry.
• Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, SCADA displays, and process control instrumentation.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond calmly to equipment alarms or process upsets.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor WWTP equipment, including pumps, filters, and clarifiers, adjusting processes to maintain safe, compliant treatment.
• Collect and log water and soil samples; perform routine field and lab testing.
• Perform build-out tunnel inspections at least three times per shift; monitor low spots and discharge pumps.
• Monitor dewatering tanks at other TBM locations and coordinate transfer of water for processing.
• Monitor and control neat water discharge; perform routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment; report issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, sampling records, and maintenance documentation for regulatory reporting.
• Monitor plant conditions during shifts; respond to alarms, upsets, or equipment failures to prevent downtime or violations.
• Support Storm Water/SWPP-related field activity per weekly inspection reports.
• Track consumables and report current inventory levels and reorder needs to WWTP Lead.
• Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure continuous plant coverage.
• Follow site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and LOTOTO protocols when maintaining equipment.
• Communicate with WWTP Lead on plant status and water volume trends.

Skills

Wastewater treatment experience

SCADA interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Meters/Gauges

Process instrumentation

Job description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

The Boring Company is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician in Las Vegas, NV. The WWTP Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the site's wastewater treatment plant, ensuring continuous, compliant processing of water generated from tunneling and production operations. This is a full-time, hands-on operations role critical to keeping tunneling production running — and treatment capacity must keep pace with water volume from an expanding TBM fleet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor WWTP equipment, including pumps, filters, and clarifiers, adjusting processes as needed to maintain safe and compliant treatment.


• Collect and log water and soil samples in accordance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements; perform routine field and lab testing.


• Perform build-out tunnel inspections a minimum of three (3) times per shift, monitoring build-out tunnel low spots and discharge pumps.


• Monitor dewatering tanks at other active TBM locations, and coordinate timely transfer or tanking of water into the WWTP for processing.


• Monitor and control neat water discharge to ensure compliance with all applicable permits and discharge limits. Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance on plant equipment, including mechanical upkeep such as repairing or replacing worn cam locks on hose connections; identify and report mechanical, electrical, or process issues promptly.


• Maintain accurate operating logs, sampling records, and maintenance documentation for regulatory and internal reporting.


• Monitor plant conditions continuously during assigned shift; respond to alarms, upsets, or equipment failures to prevent unplanned downtime or discharge violations.


• Support Storm Water/SWPP-related field activity as directed by the WWTP Lead, including performing remediation items flagged in weekly NDEP and County SWPP inspection reports.


• Track usage of consumables (treatment chemicals, filters, replacement parts, PPE, etc.) and report current inventory levels and reorder needs to the WWTP Lead.


• Coordinate shift-to-shift handoff to ensure continuous plant coverage with no gaps in oversight.


• Follow all site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout/Try-Out (LOTOTO) protocols when performing maintenance or equipment work.


• Communicate proactively with the WWTP Lead on plant status, water volume trends, and any issues affecting treatment capacity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• 3-5 years of prior experience operating or maintaining a wastewater treatment plant, industrial water treatment system, or comparable mechanical/process equipment preferred.


• State-issued Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification/license a plus.


• Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and basic water chemistry.


• Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, SCADA displays, and process control instrumentation.


• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond calmly to equipment alarms or process upsets.


• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage as needed to maintain continuous plant operation.


• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy for regulatory compliance.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed both outdoors and in an industrial plant setting, in all weather conditions.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders/stairs, and work around tanks, pumps, and rotating equipment.


• Exposure to chemicals, odors, and wastewater requires consistent use of required PPE.


• Must meet all site minimum PPE requirements and pass required safety training prior to independent plant operation.

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.