Waste Water Treatment Operator

Clean Harbors in Bristol, CT is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Operator to oversee the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems following safe operating procedures.

Shift: Monday‑Friday 9am‑7pm, with overtime and weekend work as required.

• Health and safety is our #1 priority.
• Competitive wages with weekly overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment.
• Group 401K with company matching component.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.

Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career.

• Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Collects water and wastewater samples by following proper procedures.
• Inspects and maintains sewage lift‑stations and all connecting piping.
• Repairs and maintains PVC and HDPE exterior utility piping within best practices.
• Installs and maintains lift stations, piping heat trace and insulation within scope.
• Performs accurate manual calculations of flow rates, pumping times, chemical pump draw downs, etc. as required.
• Performs routine lab process tests to optimize both biological and other treatment processes throughout the plant.
• Accurately records data readings on operation log sheets and computer spreadsheets, and assists supervisors with the interpretation of performance data to adjust process control applications.
• Controls the operation, monitoring, and inspection of process equipment within plants including pumps and motors, compressors, screens, overhead cranes, membranes, chemical pumps and associated equipment. Ensures process operations are continuously monitored for performance within specifications.
• Interprets process control data (SCADA) and lab data against performance standards; initiates required adjustments to equipment within the plant to ensure effective and efficient processing and advises supervisor or other operators when conditions within the system warrant.
• Monitors and records onto daily log sheets unit process metering devices via gauges, computer process control systems, etc. on an ongoing basis. Coordinates process control adjustments in conjunction with the other operators on shift.
• Maintains data for required reports for internal regulatory agencies, and is accessible for all stakeholders.
• Troubleshoots operational issues in water and wastewater treatment plants: includes operational, biological, mechanical, instrumentation and primary logic control (PLC) issues.
• Maintains and stays up to date on changes to best practices, legislation, policies and procedures within the water and wastewater industry.
• Maintains all certifications and licenses in good standing; notify supervisor when changes occur.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in wastewater treatment is preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience in the field in lieu of certifications will be considered.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including movements such as lifting, bending, reaching, climbing, and the manipulating and handling of objects.
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
• Clean and valid driver's license.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547. Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.