Waste Water Treatment Operator

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Holbrook
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Wastewater Operator (All Grade Levels Considered) - Norwell, MA Area

Clean Harbors, Inc. is North America's leading provider of environmental and hazardous waste management services. With an unmatched infrastructure of 48 waste management facilities, including nine landfills, five incineration locations and seven wastewater treatment centers, the Company provides essential services to more than 45,000 customers, comprising of more than 175 Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities, and numerous governmental agencies. Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has more than 100 locations strategically positioned throughout North America in 36 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K, Employee, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We offer a drug-free work environment. All Applicants are subject to pre-employment security background checks, and pre-employment physical fitness for duty tests including a drug screen.

Pay Grade: 5 ($35-$40)

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive pay and benefits;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Clean Harbors, Inc, the nation's largest provider of environmental services, has an immediate opening for a Massachusetts Licensed Wastewater Operator for groundwater treatment facilities.
  
  Position Summary: The Wastewater Operator will be responsible for treatment operations and duties will include:
  
  
  • Working with facility staff to ensure treatment system facility operations
  • Site operation includes monitoring gauges, meters and control panels and recording and interpreting readings.
  • The operator will review and document variations in system operating conditions.
  • Maintains shift logs and assists in preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
  • Assists in the operations and maintenance of groundwater treatment equipment, including confined space entry and OSHA-Level C activities and system maintenance and repairs.
  • Perform housekeeping, grounds keeping, minor maintenance and other duties, as necessary.
  • Collects and process water samples.
    
    The operator coordinates with the management team regarding the purchase of goods and services. Executes and ensures the completion of periodic field inspections to monitor and maintain treatment system operations complete, upkeep, repairs, and installations. The operator documents that equipment is kept up to customer and Clean Harbors standards. In addition, the operator ensures quality control and verifies that established protocols are being followed including the use of PPE, proper operating/ sampling procedures, and maintenance procedures.
    
    From time to time the work will involve walking, standing , sitting, lifting, work using ladders or scaffolding and confined space entry .Maintenance work at times may involve assisting with pipe, valve, pump and other mechanical treatment system operation and maintenance or equipment replacement requiring physical activity and the ability to lift to 50 pounds
    
    The Wastewater Treatment Operator may also be required at times to work weekends on a rotating basis. This is a full-time position.
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • High School diploma and a demonstrated background in water / wastewater treatment.
    • OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations certification (HAZWOPER) preferred but will be provided, if necessary,
    • Massachusetts Grade Wastewater Operator Certification (Industrial).
    • All Grades will be considered but must obtain Massachusetts Grade 5 Status within 2 years.
    • The candidate must be a self-starter, with a high commitment to Health & Safety.
    • Must have demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and have excellent reading / writing skills including the ability to read, interpret and utilize information contained within blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
    • Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently and with staff Grade 5 operators.
      
      Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.co m/careers
      
      Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets the environment, Clean Harbors is one-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - be part of the solution with us.
      
      We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however, only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role. The candidate must pass a pre-hire background check and pre-employment physical/drug test.
      
      Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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