Waste Water Technician I

Reworld Projects • Dolton, IL

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About The Position

The Wastewater Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for safely performing waste-stream sampling, tanker-truck off-loading, waste-stream quality assurance and quality control, bench testing, and waste-stream treat-code assignments. The role requires a general mechanical understanding of liquids management, including hose connections and removal, pump operation, and valve management, in addition to bench testing and treat-code assignments. The scheduled hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The position involves basic chemical analysis and operating equipment used in sampling, unloading, and wastewater treatment. It also includes supporting sludge transfer and dewatering operations and completing documentation required for regulatory and safety records. Employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with company policies and occupational health and safety requirements, while upholding Reworld’s values and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace.

The stated pay range for the primary location is $22.79–$30.38 per hour. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to the benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

• Less than one year of experience.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or carry over 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to work consistently in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Experience with NetSuite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s values, including contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wastewater Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic chemical analyses, including pH, flash point, FOG, solids, and ammonia.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, power tools, hand trucks, and forklifts in accordance with company policies, procedures, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Sample tanker trucks and containers.
• Connect hoses and unload tanker trucks.
• Perform basic oil-line and wastewater-treatment-line operations.
• Direct and assist with operating sludge-transfer and dewatering systems.
• Submit required paperwork for regulatory and safety record keeping.
• Perform waste-stream sampling, quality assurance and quality control, bench testing, and treat-code assignments.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for regular full-time employees based in the USA.
• Dental coverage for regular full-time employees based in the USA.
• Vision coverage for regular full-time employees based in the USA.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 7% company match.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED