**Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Operator (Puyallup, WA)** **Job Description** Control equipment and monitor processes that remove or destroy harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms from wastewater. Run tests to ensure processes are working correctly. Keep records of water quality and other indicators. Operate and maintain pumps and motors that move water and wastewater through filtration systems. Monitor plant indicators and make necessary adjustments. Read meters and gauges to ensure proper equipment function. Take samples and run tests to determine water quality. Adjust chemical levels, such as chlorine and fluorine, in the water. Use computerized systems to monitor plant processes. Plan emergency reaction protocols. Fix chemical leaks and oxygen deficiencies. Keep records documenting compliance. **Hard Skills** + Basic maintenance and repairs + Record keeping + Operating pumps and motors + Adjusting chemical levels + Using computerized monitoring systems + Emergency response planning **Soft Skills** + Attention to detail + Problem-solving + Communication + Team collaboration **Job Type** This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 8 Month(s). **Work Site** This is a fully on-site position in Puyallup, Washington. **Work Environment** Landfill Wastewater Plant, Day Shift, Weekend coverage rotating **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.