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Perdue Farms, Inc
Waste Water Operator A- 1st shift
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A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$58,614 / year median in Iowa
+2% projected growth
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Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $52k
- $67k Per Year Waste Water Operator A
- 1st shift Perdue Farms, Inc
Occupation:
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsLocation:
Sioux City, IA- 51101
Job Type:
Full Time, Day ShiftPosted:
08/18/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Perdue Farms, Inc.Web Site:
www.perduefarms.com Job #: 81021 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Shift Day Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. 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.Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm 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. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. 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