
Wastewater Treatment Plant Field Operator
Rochester, NYJob$21–25/hrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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System One is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant Field Operator. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Field Operator conducts sampling and testing of wastewater, performs routine equipment checks, and records operational data. This role monitors and adjusts controls, assists with troubleshooting and repairs, and performs laboratory analysis. The operator also oversees chemical deliveries, maintains equipment and work areas, and supports the development of standard operating procedures.
Key focus areas include Conduct sampling and testing of wastewater and document results, Perform routine equipment/system checks to ensure proper operation of pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment, and other treatment equipment, and Record operational data and maintain accurate logs.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Ability To Work Rotating Shift Schedule, and Valid Driver’s License. Important skills include Basic Math Skills, MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Team-Oriented, and Follow Procedures.
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Full job description
Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Field Operator
Location: Rochester, NY
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Rotating shift schedule (12-hour shifts)
Responsibilities
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Conduct sampling and testing of wastewater and document results.
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Perform routine equipment/system checks to ensure proper operation of pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment, and other treatment equipment.
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Record operational data and maintain accurate logs.
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Monitor, check, and adjust controls and equipment as needed; assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
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Perform routine laboratory analysis and interpret results using mathematical calculations.
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Oversee chemical deliveries/off-loading and support chemical inventory tracking.
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Maintain equipment and work areas in clean, safe, and operable condition.
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Assist with development and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Follow all safety, environmental, and work instruction requirements; perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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High school diploma or GED.
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Ability to work a rotating shift schedule (12-hour shifts).
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Valid driver’s license and required insurance.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English.
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Basic math skills and ability to perform calculations for lab/operational data.
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Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
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Team-oriented and able to follow procedures and safety/environmental rules.
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Wastewater treatment systems operator certification (preferred).
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Prior experience in wastewater treatment operations (preferred).
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Knowledge of wastewater regulatory programs.
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Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and systems.
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General understanding of plant equipment and functionality.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 891 open Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21–25/hr
- New York median$22–23/hr36 hourly ranges
- US median$22–25/hr380 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $23/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Operator hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 50 open Operator jobs in New York and 891 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Saputo7 open
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- Experience
- Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (304 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 469 of the 891 open Operator jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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