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Dairy Farmers of America

Wastewater Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Fallon, NV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

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.

$62,920 / year median in Nevada

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Wastewater Technician Dairy Farmers of America United States, Nevada, Fallon Jul 29, 2026

General Purpose:

This position is responsible for operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the wastewater facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily operation of Wastewater Plant.
Maintaining daily sampling routine.
Performing COD, TSS, Total Solids, DO, and other analysis on daily samples.
Performing root cause analysis of operational and mechanical issues.
Interpreting daily results for operational trends.
Making informed adjustments based on Daily data collection.
Monitoring microbial condition of sludge and various stages of process.
Performing required PM's.
Performing routine maintenance tasks.
Organizing other maintenance tasks with Maintenance supervisor.
Monitoring effluent samples for excessive losses.
Testing effluent samples to provide plant management with loss results.
Providing feedback to plant management in report form on daily effluent characteristics.
Organizing and overseeing spill clean-ups.
Monitoring and reporting spills to proper personnel.
Effectively communicate issues and ideas to Waste Water Operator.
Provide support for carry over on task completion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General Microbiological skills. General Chemistry skills. General Maintenance skills. General Organizational skills. Good communication skills.