Wastewater Plant Operator

Wastewater Plant Operator

We are seeking a full-time operator for an operations project in Batavia, NY. The Plant Operator performs a wide range of mid-complex to complex tasks encompassing field assignments based on client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and maintenance of the treatment plant.
• Complete minor routine maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Apply working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology in carrying out assignments.
• Operate facilities with computer or PLC controls.
• Monitor, regulate, and adjust chlorinators, chemical feed pumps, and other process equipment.
• Collect samples and perform routine in-lab tests as required.
• Maintain a log of operations and maintenance activities and related records.
• Operate the system to maintain compliance with permit requirements.
• Wash clarifiers, dissolved air flotation systems, contact basins, and operate sludge handling equipment and other process unit equipment as required.
• Possibly operate a variety of equipment such as forklifts, aerial or scissor lifts, generators, compressors, and pumps.
• Participate actively in creating a safety culture at the jobsite.
• Adhere to policies and standards set forth in the Project Delivery Manual, Employee Manual, and Corporate Health & Safety Manual.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma / Vocational training or equivalent.
• Applicable health & safety training.
• Typically, 5+ years experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform basic control laboratory testing and understand and apply results.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable with computers and computer-controlled equipment.
• Capable of learning new operating, maintenance, analytical, or computer skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous treatment plant experience (water, wastewater, landfill leachate plant, etc.).
• Strong understanding of nitrification, de-nitrification, laboratory skills (Hach tests), and MBR operation.
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience.
• Previous experience performing routine maintenance like oil changes and pump inspections.
• Previous operator experience, license not required.
• OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER preferred.
• Lab experience is a plus.
• Direct leadership experience of any sort.
• Wastewater operator licenses preferred.

Why Work Here?

From the moment you join, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company.

Work Environment

The work environment involves an industrial wastewater system at a manufacturer of condiment packets. The system is a batch bioreactor treatment plant. Experience with Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems is a plus. This is a full-time position and does not include a vehicle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Batavia,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.