Wastewater Level C Operator

Wastewater Level C Operator | Millsboro, DE

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Wastewater Level C Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is an entry-level wastewater operations position for a candidate with at least one year of acceptable operating experience and a Level I Wastewater Operator License, or a candidate who is actively progressing toward certification and may be considered at management discretion.

The Wastewater Level C Operator works primarily under supervision and assists with the safe and compliant operation of the facility's wastewater treatment system. Responsibilities include treatment-system operations, process-control laboratory work, compliance recordkeeping, wastewater equipment maintenance, and adherence to established environmental and workplace safety procedures. This position is well suited for an early-career wastewater professional who has already gained hands-on operating experience and is prepared to continue developing technical knowledge and operational responsibility within a treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with supervised operation of the wastewater treatment system
• Monitor wastewater treatment processes and system performance
• Perform process-control laboratory work
• Assist with sampling, testing, and recording process-control information
• Assist with compliance recordkeeping and required operational documentation
• Perform routine maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment
• Inspect equipment and assist with basic troubleshooting and repairs
• Work with pumps, valves, chemical-feed systems, and other wastewater treatment equipment as assigned
• Follow established process and operational procedures
• Adhere to all safety requirements and required PPE standards
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Follow applicable Process Safety Management practices
• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions
• Maintain accurate operating, laboratory, maintenance, and compliance records
• Work cooperatively with wastewater operations and facility personnel

Wastewater Operations

Experience:

• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Water Treatment Facilities
• Food-Processing Wastewater Operations
• Private On-Site Treatment Facilities

Important Licensing Information:

Candidates should hold an active Level I Wastewater Operator License. Candidates who are scheduled for or actively progressing toward the required certification may also be considered at management discretion. Continued employment may be conditional upon successfully passing the required certification examination.