Wastewater Treatment Technician

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

Job summary

The JobSquad Solutions Team seeks a Wastewater Treatment Technician for the Fort Wayne, IN area. You will operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment, perform chemical treatments, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role requires physical ability to handle materials and the capacity to work across shifts.

Experience in industrial wastewater or plating operations is preferred. Training on RoHS and REACH compliance, safety procedures, and PPE use is provided.

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 related field preferred.
• Basic chemistry skills and ability to perform lab titrations/tests.
• Wastewater certification (state-specific) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment (clarifiers, filter presses, ion exchange, RO, chemical feed systems).
• Collect and test water samples for pH, metals concentration, and other regulated parameters; maintain logs for compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, tanks, and dosing systems; handle hazardous waste sludge per RCRA.

Skills

Basic chemistry skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in environmental science or chemistry (preferred)

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 TechnicianJob Location: Fort WaynePay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $19-$26 p/hr DOE 6am-4pm or 4pm-2am Mon-Thur.Job Description:Key ResponsibilitiesWastewater Treatment• 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 neededRoHS 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 regulationsGeneral 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)• Must be able to operate a forklift safelyQualifications• 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 plusWork Environment• Industrial plant setting with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and wet/humid conditions• May require rotating shifts, weekend, or on-call availabilityThe JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.#IN1234