Wastewater Level A Operator

Wastewater Level A Operator | Millsboro, DEElizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: View phone number on click.appcast.io Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Wastewater Level A Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is a senior-level wastewater operations position requiring a Level III Wastewater Operator License, extensive hands-on treatment-system experience, and at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC).The Wastewater Level A Operator will assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day wastewater operations, equipment maintenance, process-control laboratory work, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a strong understanding of overall treatment operations and the ability to independently address operational and mechanical issues. The successful candidate must be capable of rebuilding pumps and treatment equipment, maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, responding to repairs, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements. The Level A Operator must also bring at least two years of Direct Responsible Charge experience within a Class II or higher wastewater facility, demonstrating direct accountability for treatment operations and regulatory performance.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment systemProvide operational leadership for wastewater treatment activitiesOperate and maintain wastewater and water treatment systemsMonitor treatment processes and make appropriate operational adjustmentsMaintain required monitoring and sampling activitiesOversee and document sample results required by federal, state, and local regulationsPerform process-control laboratory workMaintain accurate compliance records and regulatory documentationPrepare and support required environmental reportingMaintain preventive maintenance schedules for wastewater equipmentRespond to equipment failures and required repairsRebuild pumps and wastewater process equipmentPerform mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosisMaintain treatment equipment to support reliable facility operationsFollow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) proceduresFollow Process Safety Management (PSM) requirementsFollow PPE and all applicable workplace safety requirementsPrevent and report unsafe acts and conditionsSupport continued compliance with applicable wastewater regulationsDirect Responsible ChargeThis position requires demonstrated Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience. Candidates must have served for at least two years in a position involving day-to-day operational responsibility and accountability for the operation of a Class II or higher wastewater treatment facility.Relevant Wastewater BackgroundsQualified experience may include: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, Food or Beverage Processing Wastewater Operations, Utility-Operated Treatment Facilities, Paper or Chemical Manufacturing Wastewater Operations, Contract Wastewater Treatment Operations, Other Regulated Wastewater Facilities with Comparable DRC ResponsibilitiesRequirementsActive Level III Wastewater Operator License REQUIREDMinimum 4 Years of Acceptable Wastewater Operating Experience REQUIREDWastewater Experience in Class II or Higher Facilities REQUIREDMinimum 2 Years of Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) Experience REQUIREDAssociate's Degree in Science/Engineering or Board-Approved Equivalent Credit Hours REQUIREDHands-On Wastewater / Water Treatment System Operations Experience REQUIREDAbility to Rebuild Pumps and Wastewater Process Equipment REQUIREDPreventive Maintenance Experience REQUIREDWastewater Equipment Repair and Troubleshooting Experience REQUIREDProcess-Control Laboratory Experience REQUIREDWastewater Sampling and Monitoring Experience REQUIREDEnvironmental Compliance Recordkeeping Experience REQUIREDRegulatory Reporting Experience REQUIREDKnowledge of Federal, State, and Local Wastewater Regulations REQUIREDPractical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Experience REQUIREDPractical PPE Safety Experience REQUIREDProcess Safety Management (PSM) Experience REQUIREDAbility to Work Full-Time On-Site in Millsboro, DE REQUIREDLicense Note: Candidates must hold a Level III Wastewater Operator License applicable to the position. Candidates holding an equivalent out-of-state license should have a clear path to the appropriate Delaware credential through applicable transfer or reciprocity requirements. Education Note: The position requires an Associate's Degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent credit hours in another curriculum approved by the applicable board. Important: This is not an entry-level or supervised operator position. Candidates must have at least four years of qualifying wastewater operating experience in Class II or higher facilities, including at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge.