Job Description
Wastewater Operator Sioux Center, Iowa, United States Apply Save Job
ID 80206
Job Category Maintenance Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats is part of Perdue Farms , a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue. Summary Play a vital role in protecting our environment and keeping operations running responsibly. As a Wastewater Operator, you will maintain and monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, efficient performance and compliance with industrial wastewater permit requirements. You will perform inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on wastewater equipment while helping support environmental standards and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in hands-on technical work, problem solving, and making a meaningful impact on operational and environmental safety. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities Maintain effluent compliance. Maintain operations of system equipment during shift. Perform Preventative Maintenance on assigned equipment. Perform repairs on equipment as necessary. Maintain paperwork daily. Adhere to all safety including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters. Minimum Education and Experience Strong reading, writing, math, and analytical skills. 1 year of prior related experience. Preferred Education and Experience High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required. State Wastewater Operator's License. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors The longest time in a single interval is 75 degrees. The dampness exposure is ambient, walking/standing surface is wet and greasy. Chemical exposure is chlorinated water, caustic detergent cleaners, and lubricating oils. Noise exposure is 90 - 94.9 DB, and lighting is 50-75 ft. candles. Tools used are knives, scissors, clippers, sharpening steel, shovel, mechanical hand tools, and hand scoops. Equipment that will be operated are a welder, cutting torch, grinder, industrial shop equipment, power jack, forklift, and truck/tractor. Personal protection equipment/devices needed are hearing protection, vision protection, rubber gloves, cotton gloves, hardhat, apron, lab coat, and face shield. The longest interval of time walking is >8 hours, 1-3 repetitions per minute, maximum distance is >100ft., and the walking surface is moist greasy, and rough. 2-4 hours is the longest interval of time standing, and mobility is walking. There is occasional sitting, position is variable. Bending is occasional, 4-6 repetitions per minute. The Maximum angle-forward is 10 degrees. There is occasional twisting, 1-3 repetitions per minute, and the maximum angle from forward is 
