Waste Water Technician

Crystal Creamery • Modesto, CA

3d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Creamery is seeking a dependable, hands-on Wastewater Technician for its Modesto manufacturing team. The role involves working with equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, monitoring wastewater treatment processes, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations. Wastewater operations support manufacturing processes and environmental compliance at the company, which produces dairy and other food products for customers throughout the Western United States.

This is an active, hands-on position in an industrial manufacturing environment. Work may occur indoors and outdoors and may involve wet surfaces, varying temperatures, noise, odors, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, and operating machinery. The position may require working at heights and entering confined spaces when properly authorized and trained. Candidates must follow safety procedures, use assigned personal protective equipment, and be able to obtain or maintain applicable forklift and confined-space qualifications in accordance with company requirements.

Requirements

• Be safety-conscious and detail-oriented, with pride in keeping equipment operating properly.
• Basic mechanical maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Understanding of wastewater testing, chemical treatment, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to safely work with treatment chemicals, including acids, caustics, polymers, and disinfectants.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, process monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to follow safety procedures and use assigned personal protective equipment.
• Ability to obtain or maintain applicable forklift and confined-space qualifications, consistent with company requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of biological wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with wastewater treatment equipment and monitor treatment processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and help keep equipment operating properly.
• Identify problems before they become larger issues.
• Support safe and efficient plant operations and environmental compliance.
• Use basic computer skills to enter data, monitor processes, and maintain records.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
• Follow required safety procedures and use assigned personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

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