**Job Title: Wastewater Plant Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a full-time Wastewater Plant Operator for an operations project in Batavia, NY. The Plant Operator will perform a wide range of mid-complex to complex tasks encompassing field assignments based on client requirements. **Responsibilities** + Perform daily operations and maintenance of the treatment plant. + Complete minor routine maintenance of equipment. + Demonstrate good interpersonal skills. + Apply working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology in carrying out assignments. + Operate facilities with computer or PLC controls. + Monitor, regulate, and adjust chlorinators, chemical feed pumps, and other process equipment. + Collect samples and perform routine in-lab tests as required. + Maintain a log of operations and maintenance activities and related records. + Operate the system to maintain compliance with permit requirements. + Wash clarifiers, dissolved air flotation systems, contact basins, and operate sludge handling equipment and other process unit equipment, as required. + Possess good knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the O&M of industrial facilities and the ability to make routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations. + Possibly operate a variety of equipment such as forklifts, aerial or scissor lifts, generators, compressors, pumps, etc. + Participate actively in creating a safety culture at the job site. + Adhere to the policies and standards set forth in the Project Delivery Manual (PDM), Employee Manual, and Corporate Health & Safety Manual. **Essential Skills** + High School Diploma / Vocational training or equivalent. + Applicable health & safety training. + Typically, 5+ years of experience. + Knowledge of Microsoft Office. + Wastewater operator licenses not required, but preferred. + Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. + Ability to perform basic control laboratory testing and understanding and applying results. + Good record-keeping skills, comfortable with computers and computer-controlled equipment, and capable of learning new operating, maintenance, analytical, or computer skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous treatment plant experience (water, wastewater, landfill leachate plant, etc.). + Strong understanding of nitrification, de-nitrification, laboratory skills (Hach tests), and MBR operation. + Strong mechanical and electrical experience. + Previous experience performing routine maintenance like oil changes and pump inspections. + Previous operator experience, license not required. + OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER preferred. + Lab experience a plus. + Direct leadership experience of any sort. + 5+ years total Waste Water Experience. **Why Work Here?** From the moment you join us, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We value a culture of safety, continuous learning, and teamwork. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact. **Work Environment** The work environment includes an industrial wastewater system at a manufacturer of condiment packets. The system is a batch bioreactor treatment plant. Experience with Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems is a plus. This is a full-time position and does not include a vehicle. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, New York. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00 • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Batavia,NY. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.