Wastewater Treatment Operator

CleanHarbors•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator in Cleveland, Ohio, to operate and maintain wastewater systems using safe operating procedures. The regular schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a four-day workweek. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $22–$27 per hour, depending on experience, with final compensation based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. The role involves collecting water and wastewater samples; inspecting, maintaining, and repairing treatment equipment and utility piping; conducting laboratory tests and calculations; monitoring and adjusting treatment processes; recording and interpreting operational data; and troubleshooting plant issues. The operator works with other operators and supervisors to keep processes within performance specifications, maintain required records and reports, and follow current industry practices, legislation, policies, and procedures. All certifications and licenses must be kept in good standing. Clean Harbors states that health and safety are its top priority. The company describes its work environments as positive and safe and offers opportunities for career growth and development. It is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Clean Harbors is military and veteran friendly. AI tools may support some stages of recruitment but do not replace human decision-making.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Maintain required certifications and licenses in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Wastewater treatment certification.
Three to five years of field experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

Follow company health and safety policies and procedures and act safely at all times.
Collect water and wastewater samples using proper procedures.
Inspect and maintain sewage lift stations and connecting piping.
Repair and maintain exterior PVC and HDPE utility piping according to best practices.
Install and maintain lift stations, piping heat trace, and insulation within scope.
Calculate flow rates, pumping times, and chemical pump drawdowns as required.
Perform routine laboratory process tests to optimize biological and other treatment processes.
Record readings on operational logs and computer spreadsheets, and assist supervisors in interpreting performance data and adjusting process controls.
Operate, monitor, and inspect plant process equipment, including pumps and motors, compressors, screens, overhead cranes, membranes, chemical pumps, and associated equipment.
Continuously monitor process operations to ensure performance remains within specifications.
Interpret SCADA process-control and laboratory data against performance standards; make required equipment adjustments and advise supervisors or other operators when system conditions warrant.
Monitor and record unit-process metering devices using gauges, computer process-control systems, and daily log sheets.
Coordinate process-control adjustments with other operators on shift.
Maintain data for required internal and regulatory reports and remain accessible to stakeholders.
Troubleshoot operational, biological, mechanical, instrumentation, and primary logic control (PLC) issues in water and wastewater treatment plants.
Stay current with changes to industry best practices, legislation, policies, and procedures.
Maintain certifications and licenses in good standing and notify the supervisor of changes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.