Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job T | Date posted: 10/16/2025 |

Location:

Connecticut | Category:
Operations & Maintenance

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years and the largest private water operator and technology provider, offering services across water and wastewater treatment, hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in a refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed systems, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Work in a team environment and willingly assume additional or new responsibilities as needed.
• Use computer programs for process control.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to serve rotational 24‑hour emergency on‑call if required by site.

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Employees may also participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.