Wastewater Treatment Operations Specialist Level B

Wastewater Treatment Operator Level B

Location: Aiken, SC

Shift: 1st working Mon Fri 8-5p

This is the Job For You

If you've spent a year already maintaining compliance for a government or municipal wastewater facility, you likely know how to do this job well. The question is whether you're being paid like it.

We're placing a Level B Physical/Chemical Operator with a private environmental services company in Aiken, SC. This is a direct hire role with a straightforward Monday through Friday day schedule and pay starting at $28 an hour or more depending on your experience. You will work for the client from day one, no temporary wait to get hire on permanent.

A Day in This Role

You'll be trusted to run physical/chemical treatment systems, catch problems before they escalate, and keep the plant operating efficiently and in compliance. No micromanagement just ownership of your work.

Operating and maintaining physical/chemical wastewater treatment systems within permit limits

Monitoring and troubleshooting pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration, and chemical feed systems

Independently adjusting chemical feed and treatment equipment to optimize performance

Performing sampling, testing, inspections, and preventative maintenance

Completing operational logs, discharge monitoring reports, and compliance documentation

Collaborating with plant leadership to improve plant efficiency and reliability

Handling occasional off-hours or weekend response when operational needs arise

Maintaining accurate operational data in plant monitoring systems

You're a Strong Fit If

You've been doing wastewater operations, likely in a municipal or government facility, and you're ready for a move that reflects your skill level. Your SC Level B license says you know the work.

Required:

SC Level B Physical/Chemical Operator License

At least 1+ year of wastewater operations experience

Strong understanding of physical/chemical treatment processes

Ability to troubleshoot systems without hand-holding

Basic computer and reporting system skills

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial environment

Even Better If You Have:

Industrial wastewater treatment experience

Regulatory inspection and environmental compliance familiarity

Experience with SCADA or plant monitoring systems

Schedule and Pay

1st Shift | Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay: $28.00+/hour depending on experience

Direct hire you are an employee of the company from day one

This company has built a strong reputation in South Carolina's private environmental services sector. They're known for a team culture that respects the operators doing the hands-on work and a commitment to getting things right, not just getting them done.

In Private sector operations you can grow faster and can paid more through growth. If you've been waiting for the right opening to make the jump, this is it. Apply now.