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Wastewater Level A Operator | Millsboro, DE

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text:  Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Wastewater Level A Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is a senior-level wastewater operations position requiring a Level III Wastewater Operator License, extensive hands-on treatment-system experience, and at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC).

Position Overview

The Wastewater Level A Operator will assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day wastewater operations, equipment maintenance, process-control laboratory work, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a strong understanding of overall treatment operations and the ability to independently address operational and mechanical issues. The successful candidate must be capable of rebuilding pumps and treatment equipment, maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, responding to repairs, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

The Level A Operator must also bring at least two years of Direct Responsible Charge experience within a Class II or higher wastewater facility, demonstrating direct accountability for treatment operations and regulatory performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system
• Provide operational leadership for wastewater treatment activities
• Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment systems
• Monitor treatment processes and make appropriate operational adjustments
• Maintain required monitoring and sampling activities
• Oversee and document sample results required by federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform process-control laboratory work
• Maintain accurate compliance records and regulatory documentation
• Prepare and support required environmental reporting
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for wastewater equipment
• Respond to equipment failures and required repairs
• Rebuild pumps and wastewater process equipment
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
• Maintain treatment equipment to support reliable facility operations
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Follow Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Follow PPE and all applicable workplace safety requirements
• Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions
• Support continued compliance with applicable wastewater regulations

Direct Responsible Charge

This position requires demonstrated Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience. Candidates must have served for at least two years in a position involving day-to-day operational responsibility and accountability for the operation of a Class II or higher wastewater treatment facility.

Relevant Wastewater Backgrounds

Qualified experience may include:
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, Food or Beverage Processing Wastewater Operations, Utility-Operated Treatment Facilities, Paper or Chemical Manufacturing Wastewater Operations, Contract Wastewater Treatment Operations, Other Regulated Wastewater Facilities with Comparable DRC Responsibilities