Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians

Project Solutions Inc; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Monthly insurance premium allowance

Job summary

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking qualified Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians to provide nationwide operations, maintenance, and repair services at NPS-managed facilities.

The role covers potable water, wastewater, distribution, and collection systems with emphasis on compliance and safety. Responsibilities include operating treatment systems, performing maintenance, regulatory sampling, and maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state-issued Water Treatment, Distribution, or Wastewater Operator License (Class I or higher).
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on field experience operating potable water or wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor potable water and wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, continuous, and compliant utility services.
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on treatment plants and distribution/collection systems.
• Conduct regulatory sampling, testing, and reporting per federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain operator logs, maintenance records, inspections, and monthly reports.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to restore performance and reliability.
• Operate and maintain SCADA, control and instrumentation systems; respond to alarms.
• Conduct asset inspections and seasonal startup/winterization activities.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, SDWA, NPDES and state/local regulations; coordinate with NPS and COR.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Water/Wastewater Operator License (Class I+)

3+ years field experience

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Location: Region 5 - Missouri Basin
Period of Performance: June 2, 2026 through June 1, 2027 with four one year options

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too.

Project Overview:

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a qualified Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians to provide nationwide water and wastewater utility operations, maintenance, and repair services, including certified operator support, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, sampling, inspections, and emergency repairs at NPS-managed facilities. The contract is intended to ensure uninterrupted, compliant, and safe operation of potable water, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems across parks and territories.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate and monitor potable water and wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, continuous, and compliant utility services
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on treatment plants, distribution systems, collection systems, pumps, valves, lift stations, and related infrastructure
• Conduct regulatory sampling, testing, analysis, and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements and permit conditions
• Maintain accurate operator logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, compliance documentation, and monthly operational reports
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures, system malfunctions, alarms, and operational deficiencies to restore system performance
• Operate and maintain SCADA, control, monitoring, and instrumentation systems, responding promptly to alarms and performance issues
• Conduct asset inspections, condition assessments, seasonal startup/winterization activities, and identify corrective actions to maintain system reliability
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), NPDES permit requirements, and applicable state and local regulations while coordinating activities with NPS personnel and the COR

Required Education, Skills, and Abilities:

Education/Certification:

• Valid state-issued Water Treatment, Distribution, or Wastewater Operator License (Class I or higher)
• 2–3+ years of hands‑on experience in water or wastewater system operations

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of field experience operating and maintaining potable water systems, including treatment and distribution infrastructure
• Minimum 3 years of field experience operating and maintaining wastewater treatment or disposal systems
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water treatment systems, including chlorination, filtration, distribution, and related utility infrastructure
• Experience operating and maintaining wastewater treatment systems, including lift stations, septic systems, lagoon systems, and treatment processes
• Experience performing routine operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs on utility systems and equipment
• Experience conducting regulatory sampling, process control testing, water quality monitoring, analysis, and compliance reporting
• Experience using SCADA, remote monitoring, instrumentation, and control systems to monitor performance and respond to alarms or operational issues
• Experience working independently at remote field locations while maintaining detailed operator logs and complying with federal, state, and local regulatory and safety requirements.

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of potable water and wastewater treatment system operations, maintenance, and repair activities
• Ability to monitor, operate, and troubleshoot treatment processes, distribution systems, collection systems, lift stations, septic systems, and lagoon systems
• Proficiency in performing regulatory sampling, process control testing, water quality monitoring, and compliance reporting
• Ability to operate and respond to SCADA, remote monitoring, instrumentation, and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, piping diagrams, operator logs, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including environmental, water quality, and wastewater compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to respond to alarms, system malfunctions, operational anomalies, and emergency repair situations
• Ability to work independently at remote field locations while maintaining detailed records and adhering to health, safety, and environmental protection protocols.

What Does PSI Offer You?

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO, paid federal holidays, and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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