Waste Water Treatment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Operator I

Job Description

This role operates and maintains sludge, dewatering, treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in an industrial refinery facility to purify water and meet strict customer specifications. You will work primarily with wastewater and water treatment systems, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently while meeting processing and quality targets. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sludge, dewatering, treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment to ensure water quality meets customer specifications.
• Independently operate assigned machines and equipment while consistently meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, sludge processing filters, and related measuring and control devices.
• Use testing equipment to monitor process performance and adjust operations as needed.
• Handle and operate material handling equipment safely to support plant operations.
• Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, including hoses, pumps, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, and feeders.
• Use computer programs and process control systems to monitor, adjust, and document plant operations.
• Follow operational, process, safety, and quality instructions accurately, including written procedures and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting colleagues and assisting with tasks as needed.
• Willingly assume additional or new responsibilities as operational needs change.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to support process control and measurement activities.
• Participate in rotational 24-hour emergency on-call coverage if required.
• Lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds on a repeated basis as part of daily duties.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while working in an industrial facility.
• Complete routine checks and inspections of treatment systems and equipment, including periodic weekend checks when required.

Essential Skills

• Experience in an industrial or municipal facility operating or repairing equipment such as hoses, pumps, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, and feeders.
• Ability to operate and learn equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, sludge processing filters, and measuring/control devices.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a repeated basis.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience in a related position and environment (industrial, municipal, or similar) preferred.
• Working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Ability to use Windows- and Mac-based computer programs for email and training.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English for operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to serve in a rotational 24-hour emergency on-call schedule if required.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with maintenance repair, mechanical, electrical, general labor, and equipment operation.
• Experience or familiarity with wastewater treatment, water treatment, and related maintenance activities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a global leader in environmental services with a long-standing history of helping customers solve complex sustainability challenges in energy, water, and waste. The organization focuses on improving energy efficiency, managing water and wastewater responsibly, and recovering valuable resources from waste, all in a safe, cost-effective, and innovative manner. You will work in a mission-driven environment that supports cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries, offering meaningful work that directly contributes to environmental stewardship and sustainable operations.

Work Environment

This role is based at an aluminum plant in Oswego, NY, where the organization owns and operates on-site treatment facilities. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with occasional rotational 24-hour on-call responsibilities if required. Once hired directly, you may be asked to obtain a CDL to operate tankers as part of plant operations. When working directly, you will perform brief routine checks at the facility every other weekend, typically about one hour on Saturday and Sunday, compensated as three hours of overtime work. The environment is industrial and refinery-based, involving wastewater and water treatment processes, mechanical and electrical equipment, and computer-based process control systems. You will use Windows- and Mac-based computers for email, training, and monitoring, and work around pumps, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, sludge processing filters, and other material handling equipment, following all safety and operational procedures.

This is a Permanent position based out of Oswego, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oswego,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.