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Wastewater Operator - Southbridge, MA
Job in
Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01550, USA
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Jacobs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a Wastewater Operator, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Southbridge, MA, you'll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. You'll operate, repair, and maintain the water treatment plant's facilities; perform routine laboratory tests; understand and carry out oral and written directions;
establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs any combinations of following tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plant:
Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/ wastewater, sludge, and effluent
Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
* Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system
* Possess a valid driver's license with no major infractions.
Ideally, you'll also have:
* Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision
* Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC's and SCADA systems
* High School Diploma or GED
* Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility
Working Conditions:
Safety is a core value are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
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