Wastewater Technician

Job Title: Wastewater Technician

Job Description

Join a leading wastewater contractor as a Wastewater Technician, where you will support daily operations at a wastewater treatment plant by safely handling materials, operating equipment, and maintaining a clean and efficient worksite in an outdoor, plant-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Move wastewater by-products and cake materials safely and efficiently around the plant.
• Load trucks with cake materials for shipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Unload trucks as they arrive, ensuring materials are handled and stored correctly.
• Operate a centrifuge machine to support wastewater processing operations.
• Operate a skid steer or forklift to move materials and cake as needed, following all safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site by performing regular housekeeping and clean-up tasks.
• Assist with general construction-related tasks such as trench digging and concrete work as needed.
• Follow all plant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support wastewater treatment plant operations.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of outdoor construction experience or wastewater experience.
• Hands-on experience with concrete work in a construction or industrial setting.
• Experience with trench digging and related civil or construction tasks.
• Experience in construction labor, including working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience working in a wastewater or similar industrial environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as a centrifuge machine.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate skid steers and forklifts.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in industrial and construction environments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and working on your feet for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any additional construction experience is a plus.
• Experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects is beneficial.
• Comfort working in an industrial plant environment with wastewater processes.
• Willingness to work flexible 12-hour shifts, including day or night schedules.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team within one of the largest wastewater contractors in the country, providing stable, long-term opportunities in a critical infrastructure industry. Once you transition to a permanent role, you can access strong benefits that support your well-being. The position offers a stationary, plant-based setting, allowing you to build deep expertise in wastewater operations while working with experienced professionals who value safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is based at a wastewater treatment plant and involves working primarily outdoors in an industrial environment. You will work around wastewater processing equipment, including centrifuges and material-handling machinery such as skid steers and forklifts. The schedule typically consists of 12-hour shifts, either 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with flexibility as needed. The work is physically active and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, industrial noise, and typical wastewater plant conditions, with appropriate safety measures and protective equipment in place.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Annapolis,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.