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Cascades

Water Treatment Operator

Pay: $20–$39.25/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$58,609 / year median in Virginia

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Welcome to Cascades! Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment. Join us as a Water Treatment Operator in Ashland and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first. What's in it for you Taking care of our people is in our nature

so you'll enjoy: Hourly wage of $34.

20/hr to $39.25/hr (depending on experience, skills and education) Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability

Schedule :

12 hour day/night rotating shifts, overtime as necessary A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan

so you can share in our success Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters Referral bonus
help grow the team and get rewarded What you'll do As a Water Treatment Operator , you'll be at the heart of operations
right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your day-to-day:

Help operate the equipment and processes at the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), including the anaerobic reactor, aerobic reactors, DAFs, chemical feed systems, pumps, blowers, and biogas system Collect and analyze samples from various locations within the wastewater plant to monitor system health and make adjustments Evaluate sample data in order to make process changes to improve treatment efficiency and maintain compliance Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) / (CID) responsible for completing daily rounds for his or her area of responsibility. Your strengths as a Water Treatment Operator You are a natural fit for this role if: At least 5 years of experience working in industrial setting; prefer 5+ years of wastewater operations experience Must show a commitment to an interdependent safety-first attitude Consistently display positive behavior that supports the organization's goals and objectives Strong mechanical ability and aptitude; any previous experience working in chemical industry is an asset Ability to work independently and in a team empowerment culture Ability to communicate well with others and able to participate in team meetings If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we'd love to meet you! and join our team as Water Treatment Operator in Ashland. Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. #LP01