Wastewater Technician
Core
Operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant systems to purify water for industrial discharge.
Role type
Wastewater treatment operator
Builds
Treated water for permitted industrial discharge
Domain
Environmental services / Water treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, process operation, lab data analysis, preventative maintenance, regulatory reporting, physical labor (lifting, climbing, maneuvering in tight spaces)
Preferred skills
wastewater entry-level licensing or certification
Technologies
electric motors, pumps, valves, Microsoft Office/Google equivalent
Responsibilities
Operate and control pumps and valves to regulate water flow; collect and test wastewater samples; analyze lab data to identify treatment issues; complete preventative maintenance and assist with minor repairs; compile operating reports for management and regulatory bodies; coordinate with purchasing and third-party maintenance support.