Description:

Wastewater Level A Operator | Millsboro, DE Full-Time | On-Site | Wastewater Treatment Operations Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO |

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272-230-3157

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View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Wastewater Level A Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is a senior-level wastewater operations position requiring a Level III Wastewater Operator License, extensive hands-on treatment-system experience, and at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC).

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Wastewater Level A Operator will assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day wastewater operations, equipment maintenance, process-control laboratory work, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a strong understanding of overall treatment operations and the ability to independently address operational and mechanical issues. The successful candidate must be capable of rebuilding pumps and treatment equipment, maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, responding to repairs, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements. The Level A Operator must also bring at least two years of Direct Responsible Charge experience within a Class II or higher wastewater facility, demonstrating direct accountability for treatment operations and regulatory performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system Provide operational leadership for wastewater treatment activities Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment systems Monitor treatment processes and make appropriate operational adjustments Maintain required monitoring and sampling activities Oversee and document sample results required by federal, state, and local regulations Perform process-control laboratory work Maintain accurate compliance records and regulatory documentation Prepare and support required environmental reporting Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for wastewater equipment Respond to equipment failures and required repairs Rebuild pumps and wastewater process equipment Perform mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis Maintain treatment equipment to support reliable facility operations Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures Follow Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements Follow PPE and all applicable workplace safety requirements Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions Support continued compliance with applicable wastewater regulations

DIRECT RESPONSIBLE CHARGE

This position requires demonstrated Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience. Candidates must have served for at least two years in a position involving day-to-day operational responsibility and accountability for the operation of a Class II or higher wastewater treatment facility.

RELEVANT WASTEWATER BACKGROUNDS

Qualified experience may include: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants Food or Beverage Processing Wastewater Operations Utility-Operated Treatment Facilities Paper or Chemical Manufacturing Wastewater Operations Contract Wastewater Treatment Operations Other Regulated Wastewater Facilities with

Comparable DRC Responsibilities Requirements:

Active Level III Wastewater Operator License

REQUIRED

Minimum 4 Years of Acceptable Wastewater Operating Experience

REQUIRED

Wastewater Experience in Class II or Higher Facilities

REQUIRED

Minimum 2 Years of Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) Experience

REQUIRED

Associate's Degree in Science/Engineering or Board-Approved Equivalent Credit Hours

REQUIRED

Hands-On Wastewater / Water Treatment System Operations Experience

REQUIRED

Ability to Rebuild Pumps and Wastewater Process Equipment

REQUIRED

Preventive Maintenance Experience

REQUIRED

Wastewater Equipment Repair and Troubleshooting Experience

REQUIRED

Process-Control Laboratory Experience

REQUIRED

Wastewater Sampling and Monitoring Experience

REQUIRED

Environmental Compliance Recordkeeping Experience

REQUIRED

Regulatory Reporting Experience

REQUIRED

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Wastewater Regulations

REQUIRED

Practical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Experience

REQUIRED

Practical PPE Safety Experience

REQUIRED

Process Safety Management (PSM) Experience

REQUIRED

Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Millsboro, DE

REQUIRED LICENSE NOTE

Candidates must hold a Level III Wastewater Operator License applicable to the position. Candidates holding an equivalent out-of-state license should have a clear path to the appropriate Delaware credential through applicable transfer or reciprocity requirements.

EDUCATION NOTE

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent credit hours in another curriculum approved by the applicable board.

IMPORTANT

This is not an entry-level or supervised operator position. Candidates must have at least four years of qualifying wastewater operating experience in Class II or higher facilities, including at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge. Not ready to apply? If you have Level III wastewater operations and Direct Responsible Charge experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 .