Associate Wastewater Treatment Technician

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22h

About The Position

The Associate Wastewater Technician supports daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment System (WWTS) at the North Country Dairy, LLC facility. Under the guidance of the Wastewater Technician and EH&S Manager, the role assists with regulatory compliance for occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements. The position works with plant leadership and operations, maintenance, safety, and quality teams to help ensure the WWTS operates safely, cleanly, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

The role supports environmental compliance activities, performs routine WWTS operating and maintenance tasks, collects and analyzes wastewater samples, maintains records, and helps coordinate maintenance and repair work. It also supports facility safety activities, including inspections, hazard follow-up, action-item tracking, and employee orientations. The Associate Wastewater Technician works within a union environment and may need to train or meet with staff on overnight or afternoon shifts. Coworkers share an on-call rotation.

The position supports all facets of EHS at the facility, with a focus on the WWTS. Work may take place in the plant production environment near moving mechanical parts, corrosive chemicals, high-speed conveyors, and processing equipment. Temperatures fluctuate, floors may be wet, and noise is a constant factor. The role requires capability to operate standard office equipment and to see, grasp, walk, climb, bend, stretch, and lift up to 40 pounds.

The listed pay range is $23.27–$29.12 per hour. Actual pay varies based on factors including budget, prior experience, knowledge, skills, education, and internal equity. Other total-rewards components may include group health and/or dental insurance, a retirement plan, a wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to develop a science and compliance background.
• Ability to work within a union environment and with a cross-disciplinary population.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to train and meet with staff on overnight or afternoon shifts.
• Participation in a shared on-call rotation.
• One to three years of experience in wastewater treatment, an industrial or manufacturing environment, or demonstrated mechanical or technical aptitude.
• Capability to operate standard office equipment and to see, grasp, walk, climb, bend, stretch, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a plant production environment near moving mechanical parts, corrosive chemicals, high-speed conveyors, and processing equipment, with fluctuating temperatures, potentially wet floors, and constant noise.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in sciences, EHS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic laboratory skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• WWTS-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support facility compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including EPA requirements and the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and RCRA, under the direction of the Wastewater Technician or EH&S Manager.
• Assist with tracking environmental permit compliance for air, wastewater, stormwater, and waste management.
• Participate in routine site inspections and support environmental audits.
• Support spill prevention, waste reduction, and recycling initiatives.
• Oversee daily WWTS operations, including general housekeeping, routine sampling, and preventive-maintenance task tracking.
• Operate wastewater treatment equipment, including the aeration system and blowers, according to established procedures.
• Monitor wastewater treatment processes and escalate deviations from discharge permits or operating requirements.
• Perform basic inspection, testing, and maintenance tasks, including blower repairs, air-piping inspection, mowing or brush-hog operation, lagoon vegetation removal, tree and brush removal, and annual barley-straw application.
• Collect wastewater samples and conduct laboratory analysis; complete chain-of-custody documentation for grab and composite sampling.
• Maintain accurate operational records, laboratory results, and compliance documentation.
• Help coordinate maintenance and repair activities with Engineering, Maintenance, and external service providers.
• Assist in analyzing WWTS performance data and flag anomalies for Wastewater Technician review.
• Participate in daily huddle meetings to support safety presence.
• Conduct walkthroughs focused on adherence to safe work practices.
• Support near-miss and hazard-recognition follow-up.
• Track Open Action Items and provide status updates.
• Support new-employee safety orientations.
• Perform proactive safety functions as directed.

Benefits

• Group health and/or dental insurance may be included in the total rewards package.
• Retirement plan may be included in the total rewards package.
• Wellness program may be included in the total rewards package.
• Paid time away from work may be included in the total rewards package.
• Paid holidays may be included in the total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed