Water & Wastewater Treatment Field Technician

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

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.