Wastewater Operator

Job Overview:
Make an impact on the environment as part of a team working to protect the Blackstone River

Upper Blackstone Clean Water is a MA Grade 7 Wastewater Treatment Plant in Millbury, currently accepting resumes for a Wastewater Operator. We are one of New England’s largest clean water treatment plants serving roughly 260,000 people in the greater Worcester area and managing biosolids for an additional 14 communities.

The facility provides biological nutrient removal treatment for flows originating in the greater Worcester area and provides biosolids management using incineration for numerous Massachusetts communities.

Operators will be responsible for safely and reliably operating and maintaining WWTP facility processes and equipment including belt filter presses, multiple hearth incinerators, and a biological nutrient removal activated sludge system. Ability to perform process control laboratory analysis and work with and understand SCADA is necessary.

Salary based on education level and experience - college level coursework in a related field is desirable. Holiday and weekend work is required. Must pursue work with energy and drive.

Excellent potential for growth.

Upper Blackstone offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees are part of the MA State Retirement System.

Pay: $23.50 - $34.31 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends

**Experience**:

- Wastewater treatment: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Wastewater license (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Millbury, MA 01527: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person