Technician, Waste Water Treatment

Technician, Waste Water Treatment

Harlan IA - Harlan, IA 51537 Start Date 05/26/2026

Overview

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: GED or Equivalent Travel Percentage: None

Description

The Waste Water Treatment Technician oversees, operates and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system that contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor all wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and make necessary adjustments based on findings.
• Take periodic samples and perform and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess and monitor the condition of the system and determine optimal chemical and biological treatment.
• Maintain the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control and record keeping procedures.
• Read and record meter and gauge readings.
• Maintain plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entry and chemical inventories.
• In accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Permit, collect and submit all required effluent sampled to a certified laboratory.
• Ensure timely reporting to local authorities and facility management if an upset or exceedance occurs.
• Performs ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two to five years working with municipal and/or industrial wastewater (preferred).
• Wastewater Operator Grade 1 license with the State of Iowa or obtain within 7 months after start of employment (preferred).

Competencies and Skills:

• Operate and maintain pumps, motors and equipment.
• Read meters and gauges and other recording instruments.
• Maintain operating records.
• Use Microsoft Excel (including data entry, basic math formulas and formatting).
• Make mathematical computations.
• Read and comprehend written materials.
• Learn technical and specialized processes pertinent to wastewater treatment plant work, including required laboratory analysis
• Use common hand tools.
• Work independently and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work with others.
• Chemical safety practices.
• Practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater pretreatment systems.
• Sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control.
• Hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Regularly climb stairs and ladders.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Moderate noise levels typical of industrial environments.
• PPE will be provided and must be worn when exposed to hazardous conditions including chemicals, airborne particles, and mechanical risks.
• Compliance with all safety protocols and PPE usage is mandatory to ensure personal and team safety.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

NOTE: This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.