Wastewater Treatment Technician

JobSquad; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad Solutions is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician to join our Fort Wayne, IN area team. The role involves operating treatment equipment, handling chemicals, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Pay ranges $19-$26 per hour DOE with 6am-4pm or 4pm-2am shifts Monday through Thursday, in an industrial plant environment. The candidate will collect samples, monitor parameters, and maintain logs, while supporting RoHS/REACH compliance initiatives and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, plating operations, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of pretreatment regulations and metal finishing discharge limits.
• RoHS/REACH restricted substance requirements strongly preferred.
• Basic chemistry skills and ability to perform lab titrations/tests.
• Mechanical aptitude for pump/valve maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment (clarifiers, filter presses, ion exchange, RO, chemical feed systems).
• Perform chemical treatment processes such as pH neutralization, metals precipitation, and chelation breaking for plating/finishing waters.
• Collect and test water samples for pH, metal concentrations, and other regulated parameters.
• Maintain accurate logs of chemical usage, flow rates, and lab results for regulatory compliance (EPA, POTW).
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, valves, tanks, and dosing systems.
• Manage handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste sludge in accordance with RCRA requirements.
• Order and manage inventory of treatment chemicals.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and adjust treatment parameters as needed.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Lab testing

Chemical handling

Safety protocols

Record keeping

Pumps maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in environmental science/chemistry

Tools

Pumps maintenance tools

Chemical handling equipment

Job description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Wastewater Treatment Technician to work at a company located in the Fort Wayne, IN area! Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Technician Job Location: Fort Wayne Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $19-$26 p/hr DOE 6am-4pm or 4pm-2am Mon-Thur.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment (clarifiers, filter presses, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, chemical feed systems, etc.)
• Perform chemical treatment processes such as pH neutralization, metals precipitation, and chelation breaking for plating/finishing rinse waters
• Collect and test water samples for pH, metals concentration (e.g., chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium), and other regulated parameters
• Maintain accurate logs of chemical usage, flow rates, and lab results for regulatory compliance (EPA, local POTW permits)
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, valves, tanks, and dosing systems
• Manage handling, storage, and proper disposal of hazardous waste sludge (filter cake) in accordance with RCRA requirements
• Order and manage inventory of treatment chemicals
• Troubleshoot process upsets and adjust treatment parameters as needed

RoHS Compliance Support

• Monitor use of RoHS-restricted substances in plating baths and processes, including lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, mercury, and certain brominated flame retardants/phthalates where applicable
• Track substitution of restricted materials with RoHS-compliant alternatives (e.g., trivalent chromium in place of hexavalent chromium plating solutions)
• Maintain documentation and traceability records supporting customer RoHS compliance declarations and Certificates of Conformance
• Coordinate with quality/engineering teams on material composition testing (e.g., XRF screening) to verify plated parts meet RoHS threshold limits
• Assist in maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory records reflecting RoHS status of process chemicals
• Support internal and customer audits related to RoHS and REACH compliance
• Stay current on updates to RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU and amendments) and related restricted substance regulations

General Compliance & Safety

• Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agencies (e.g., discharge monitoring reports)
• Follow all safety protocols when handling acids, caustics, and heavy metal-bearing solutions (PPE, spill response, SDS compliance)
• Support broader environmental compliance initiatives (RCRA, REACH, Prop 65 as applicable)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field preferred
• 1-3+ years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, plating operations, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of pretreatment regulations and metal finishing discharge limits
• Familiarity with RoHS/REACH restricted substance requirements strongly preferred
• Basic chemistry skills and ability to perform lab titrations/tests
• Mechanical aptitude for pump/valve maintenance
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work around chemicals, and wear required PPE
• Wastewater certification (state-specific) a plus

Work Environment

• Industrial plant setting with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and wet/humid conditions
• May require rotating shifts, weekend, or on-call availability

The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.

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