Wastewater Operator

Wastewater Operator

Manufacturing

Charlotte, NC, US

• Added - 10/08/2026

Pay Rate Low: 28 | Pay Rate High: 33

Our client is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in the personal care industry and is seeking a Wastewater Operator to join their team! The Wastewater Operator will report to the DAF Supervisor, or anyone of like status. This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment system by the plant to be compliant for discharge to the City of Charlotte Water.

Located in Charlotte, NC

Direct hire

Shift: 2nd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 1:15 PM – 9:15 PM

Pay: $28-33/hour

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take a weekly inventory of chemicals used to operate the DAF.

• Maintain and clean the wastewater system and surrounding environment to maintain its integrity.

• Monitor water treatment processes and inspect equipment regularly.

• Perform routine sampling of effluent water to ensure permit compliance.

• Monitor and maintain daily flow readings.

• Work with outside vendors to schedule and maintain consistent DAF sludge disposal.

• Start and stop the process and equipment safely and without supervision.

• Interact with the HMI to control chemical dosing, operate equipment, and respond to alarms.

• Perform jar tests, as needed, to determine proper chemical dosing.

• Complete daily checklists for tasks pertaining to cleanliness and reliability of the wastewater unit.

• Complete weekly Tank 4-9 DMAPA scrubber sampling, including dropping and recharging the scrubber.

• Complete weekly pH calibration.

• Complete daily shift reports documenting critical events, totalizer readings, and sample results.

• Coordinate with Operations to ensure washes are dropped to the proper tanks.

• Perform plant walkthroughs to ensure sumps are in good condition.

• Work with the EHS department as needed for regulatory and sampling compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3–5 years of experience, preferably in a production/process area involving specialty chemical products or wastewater processing.

• Experience operating pumps, agitators, pH probes, valves, and related equipment.Knowledge of plant operations.

• Wastewater Certification strongly preferred.

• DOT training preferred.

• RCRA training preferred

"This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!”

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.