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Waste Water Technician

Job in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois, 60419, USA
Listing for: Covanta
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.79 - 30.38 USD Hourly USD 22.79 30.38 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Waste Water Technician I

About the role

The Wastewater Technician I is an entry level position responsible for safely performing the following fundamental tasks: waste stream sampling, off-loading tanker trucks, waste stream QA/QC, bench testing, and waste stream treat code assignments. The WWT I is expected to have a general mechanical understanding of liquids management. Specifically, via hose connection/removal, pump function / operation, and valves management along with bench testing, and waste stream treat code assignments.

Responsibilities
  • Perform basic chemical analysis such as pH, flash point, FOG, solids, and ammonia.
  • Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to pressure washers, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, and other power tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
  • Sampling tanker trucks and containers.
  • Connecting the hose and unloading tanker trucks.
  • Use basic oil line and wastewater treatment line operations.
  • Direct and assist with the operation of the sludge transfer and dewatering systems.
  • Submit all associated paperwork, as required, for regulatory and safety record keeping requirements.
Requirements
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
  • Wastewater Technician Certification preferred.
  • Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift/carry over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to pass respirator fit test.
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
  • Experience in Net Suite.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable).

Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 22.79 - 30.38 USD per hour

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affiantive Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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