Water Treatment Technician

Cascades; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Water Treatment Technician in Ashland to operate and monitor the Effluent Treatment Plant, ensuring safe and compliant wastewater treatment. You will collect samples, analyze results, and drive process improvements within a team focused on safety and reliability.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, strong collaboration, and the ability to work rotating day/night shifts. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial wastewater operations.
• Strong safety culture and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment at the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).
• Collect and analyze wastewater samples to monitor system health and drive adjustments.
• Evaluate data to improve treatment efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform daily rounds and TPM/CID tasks for assigned area.

Skills

Industrial wastewater operations

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-first mindset

Team collaboration

Sample analysis

Process optimization

Job description

Welcome to Cascades! Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a Water Treatment Technician in Ashland and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

• Salary range for Water Treatment Technician: starting at $28.91 / hour
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule: day/night rotating shifts, overtime as necessary
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What You’ll Do

As a Water Treatment Technician, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your Day-to-day

• Help operate the equipment and processes at the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), including the anaerobic reactor, aerobic reactors, DAFs, chemical feed systems, pumps, blowers, and biogas system
• Collect and analyze samples from various locations within the wastewater plant to monitor system health and make adjustments
• Evaluate sample data in order to make process changes to improve treatment efficiency and maintain compliance
• Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) / (CID) responsible for completing daily rounds for his or her area of responsibility

You Are a Natural Fit For This Role If

• At least 5 years of experience working in industrial setting; prefer 5+ years of wastewater operations experience
• Must show a commitment to an interdependent safety-first attitude
• Consistently display positive behavior that supports the organization's goals and objectives
• Strong mechanical ability and aptitude; any previous experience working in chemical industry is an asset
• Ability to work independently and in a team empowerment culture
• Ability to communicate well with others and able to participate in team meetings

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.