Wastewater Treatment Technician: Process Monitoring & Compliance

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 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.