Wastewater Treatment Technician

Post Date

Apr 09, 2025

Location

South Plainfield,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07080
US
Jun 29, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Chemical Engineering

Req #

PXS-775008

Pay Rate

$18 - $19 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client in South Plainfield, NJ is looking to bring on a wastewater treatment technician to join their team. This will be a permanent position, working on a swing shift Monday-Friday 10am-6pm schedule with some weekends if needed. They will be working alongside the lab and environmental team, maintenance team, and chemical handlers. Their main responsibility is to operate the wastewater systems as well as perform routine maintenance as needed. This role is full time, paying $18-19/hr.

Additional responsibilities include:
- Maintain and troubleshoot the solids handling process, chemical feed systems, and dewatering equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections of all wastewater pits such as cleaning, adjustment of pumps/valves, gauge readings, etc.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and adhering to all safety rules/regulations

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Required Skills & Experience

- High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred.
- Background in chemical, wastewater preferred
- Hands-on experience with meters, gauges, and instruments
- Experience working in a typical treatment plant, pump station, or related maintenance setting

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience working in confined spaces for an extended period of time
- Ability to lift and maneuver equipment/materials up to 50 lbs.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.