Water​/Wastewater Operator

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Job Title:
Water/Wastewater Operator I

Work Location:
North Sound BOS – NAS Whidbey, WA

Clearance Level: N/A

Travel:

N/A

Pay Rate: $43.70

Health & Welfare: $7.30/hr up to 40 hours per week to be used towards health premiums

About the Role

Provide operational support to the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate and control treatment plant equipment to purify and clarify water for human or industrial use.
• Regulate flow of raw water and dosage of treatment chemicals (e.g., chlorine, polymer, fluoride) using electric motors, valves, and automated systems (SCADA/HMI).
• Monitor filtration and chemical mixing processes, adjust flow rates and pressure, and ensure proper water distribution.
• Perform backwashing, equipment cleaning, and routine maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Test water samples for acidity, turbidity, and chemical content using lab instruments.
• Record operational data and chemical levels. May also operate portable water-purification systems and assist with wastewater treatment as needed.
• Operate and monitor sewage treatment and sludge processing equipment to manage flow and treatment of wastewater.
• Adjust valves, gates, and controls (manual or remote) based on readings from gauges, meters, and test results.
• Start/stop pumps, engines, and generators to support various treatment stages (screening, aeration, digestion).
• Maintain logs of plant operations and meter readings.
• Direct plant attendants in routine tasks and perform water quality testing using lab equipment.
• Perform preventative, operational, and corrective maintenance as required.
• Ensure work areas are cleaned and restored after maintenance tasks are completed.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Possess knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the job.
• Must possess current Certification of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Plants per WAC 173-230.
• Per WAC 246-292, must possess current Waterworks Operator Certification-WWTPO OIT or 1 and/or WDM OIT or 1 with the ability to achieve certification in both disciplines in one year.
• Backflow Testing Certification and Backflow Specialty Plumbers License preferred.
• Additional licensure/certifications as required by the position, state, or contract.
• Understanding safety procedures and ability to work in compliance with OSHA and workplace safety regulations.
• Operators at Wastewater Treatment Plant may be required to undergo the series of Hepatitis vaccinations.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Public Trust background check, if required for the position.
• Must be able to maintain the ability to access the government worksite.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical requirements include (but…