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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Woodard & Curran
Posted February 21, 2025

Cohasset, Massachusetts

Utilities

Full Time

Job Description

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures while performing tasks such as laboratory analysis, process control, and general facility upkeep.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the Cohasset Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System
  • Perform daily rounds and laboratory analysis
  • Maintain accurate record keeping and process control
  • Manage sludge thickening and maintenance projects
  • Conduct general facility and grounds maintenance
  • Follow established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures
  • Participate in on-call rotation for plant coverage
  • Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather

Requirements

  • Must be involved with the overall daily operations and general maintenance of equipment at a 0.45 MGD membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment facility.
  • Must perform daily rounds, laboratory analysis, record keeping, process control, sludge thickening, maintenance projects, and general facility and grounds maintenance.
  • Must follow established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures while performing work in a safe and professional manner.
  • Must participate in an on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.
  • Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Benefits

  • Compensation/salary range
  • Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Paid sick time
  • Vacation time accrued based on hours worked and prior experience
  • Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Three medical plan options, plus dental and vision plans
  • Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits
  • Voluntary life insurance for employees and families
  • EAP Program with mental health and wellbeing coaching
  • LiveWell wellbeing program credit incentive, up to $600 annually
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year for job-related courses

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