Wastewater Operator

Agropur • Le Sueur Cheese, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Operator I is responsible for day-to-day wastewater treatment operations and performs duties related to the collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater. The role operates wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment; monitors and adjusts treatment processes; performs sampling and analysis; maintains operating records; and carries out inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. The operator must comply with discharge limits and Quality Assurance policies, and promptly report potential food safety issues to management.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical competency with standard wastewater equipment, including pumps and automation.
• Wastewater Operator Certification required by the state agency, or must be obtained within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wastewater treatment system in compliance with organizational discharge limits.
• Operate wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment to control wastewater flow and processing.
• Monitor control panels and manually or remotely adjust valves to regulate influent and chemical flow.
• Observe operating conditions and interpret meter readings, gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements.
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control wastewater flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintain operation logs and record meter and gauge readings.
• Assist with and monitor sludge load-out.
• Inspect tanks and related equipment to ensure the system's mechanical and physical integrity.
• Perform preventive maintenance on wastewater plant equipment and basic troubleshooting of maintenance and electrical issues.
• Collect wastewater plant process samples and complete sample analyses.
• Monitor wastewater plant processes and make adjustments as needed.
• Sample, filter, and preserve monitoring wells; conduct tests such as pH, turbidity, and chemical concentration bench tests as needed.
• Inspect remaining wetland volume and accurately document findings.
• Operate and maintain power-generating equipment to provide air and electricity for the plant as needed.
• Comply with Quality Assurance policies and immediately report potential food safety issues to management.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
• Paid Time Off available on day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Two increases in the first year totaling $1.00

What This Job Offers

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