Wastewater Treatment Operator

We are seeking N-Licensed Wastewater Treatment Operators to support industrial and municipal treatment facilities throughout New Jersey. This role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of wastewater treatment systems in accordance with NJDEP and facility-specific permit requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with strong process knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and a commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance and plant performance.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems in compliance with NJPDES permits

• Perform routine plant inspections, sampling, and laboratory testing (pH, DO, TSS, etc.)

• Monitor flow rates, chemical feed systems, pumps, clarifiers, and other treatment equipment

• Adjust treatment processes to maintain permit compliance and optimize performance

• Complete daily logs, DMR support documentation, and operational reports

• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment

• Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance teams, and regulatory personnel as needed

• Maintain compliance with all OSHA and site-specific safety requirements

Requirements:

• Active NJDEP N License (N-1, N-2, N-3, or N-4) required

• Experience operating wastewater treatment systems (industrial or municipal preferred)

• Strong understanding of activated sludge, chemical treatment, and/or physical treatment processes

• Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screen

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional licenses highly desirable:

• S (Collection System) License

• C (Water Treatment) License

• T (Public Water) License

Pay Range: $35.00/hr. – $45.00/hr

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

If you value an honest day’s work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team!

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.



 

#ADOLI