Wastewater Operator
Woodard & CurranCohasset, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted September 16, 2025
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Job Description
The Wastewater Operator is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and monitoring of a wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with regulations, performing laboratory analyses, and responding to emergency situations to protect water resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment facility and collection system daily
- Perform laboratory analysis and maintain accurate records of process data
- Conduct daily rounds and oversee process control to ensure compliance
- Perform general maintenance of equipment and facility grounds
- Manage sludge thickening processes
- Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed
- Participate in an on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal hours
Requirements
- Possession of a valid wastewater operator certification or license as required by the state of Massachusetts.
- Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility, specifically involving membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems, at a scale of at least 0.45 million gallons per day (MGD).
- Ability to perform daily rounds, laboratory analysis, record keeping, process control, sludge thickening, maintenance projects, and general facility and grounds maintenance in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends, and respond to emergency situations as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather, and work in a physically demanding environment as required for plant operations and maintenance.
- Work schedule of Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with shifts including weekends and outside normal hours as part of the on-call rotation.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance with all safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues and regulatory agencies.
- Willingness and ability to assist in earning, upgrading, and maintaining industry certifications related to wastewater treatment operations.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Work environment perks: outdoor work, safety protocols, emergency response procedures
Additional benefits: Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match, observed holidays (up to 9), vacation accrual, paid sick time, up to 80 hours of paid parental leave, short and long term disability, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, mental health and wellbeing resources through DarioMind, inclusive and non-discriminatory employment practices
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