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Wastewater Level A Operator | Millsboro, DE
Full-Time | On-Site | Wastewater Treatment Operations
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Wastewater Level A Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is a senior-level wastewater operations position requiring a Level III Wastewater Operator License, extensive hands-on treatment-system experience, and at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC).
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Wastewater Level A Operator will assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day wastewater operations, equipment maintenance, process-control laboratory work, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
This position requires a strong understanding of overall treatment operations and the ability to independently address operational and mechanical issues. The successful candidate must be capable of rebuilding pumps and treatment equipment, maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, responding to repairs, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
The Level A Operator must also bring at least two years of Direct Responsible Charge experience within a Class II or higher wastewater facility, demonstrating direct accountability for treatment operations and regulatory performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in controlling the overall environmental compliance program for the water treatment system
Provide operational leadership for wastewater treatment activities
Operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment systems
Monitor treatment processes and make appropriate operational adjustments
Maintain required monitoring and sampling activities
Oversee and document sample results required by federal, state, and local regulations
Perform process-control laboratory work
Maintain accurate compliance records and regulatory documentation
Prepare and support required environmental reporting
Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for wastewater equipment
Respond to equipment failures and required repairs
Rebuild pumps and wastewater process equipment
Perform mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
Maintain treatment equipment to support reliable facility operations
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Follow Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
Follow PPE and all applicable workplace safety requirements
Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions
Support continued compliance with applicable wastewater regulations
DIRECT RESPONSIBLE CHARGE
This position requires demonstrated Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) experience. Candidates must have served for at least two years in a position involving day-to-day operational responsibility and accountability for the operation of a Class II or higher wastewater treatment facility.
RELEVANT WASTEWATER BACKGROUNDS
Qualified experience may include:
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
Food or Beverage Processing Wastewater Operations
Utility-Operated Treatment Facilities
Paper or Chemical Manufacturing Wastewater Operations
Contract Wastewater Treatment Operations
Other Regulated Wastewater Facilities with Comparable DRC Responsibilities

Requirements

Active Level III Wastewater Operator License REQUIRED
Minimum 4 Years of Acceptable Wastewater Operating Experience REQUIRED
Wastewater Experience in Class II or Higher Facilities REQUIRED
Minimum 2 Years of Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) Experience REQUIRED
Associate's Degree in Science/Engineering or Board-Approved Equivalent Credit Hours REQUIRED
Hands-On Wastewater / Water Treatment System Operations Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Rebuild Pumps and Wastewater Process Equipment REQUIRED
Preventive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
Wastewater Equipment Repair and Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
Process-Control Laboratory Experience REQUIRED
Wastewater Sampling and Monitoring Experience REQUIRED
Environmental Compliance Recordkeeping Experience REQUIRED
Regulatory Reporting Experience REQUIRED
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Wastewater Regulations REQUIRED
Practical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Experience REQUIRED
Practical PPE Safety Experience REQUIRED
Process Safety Management (PSM) Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Millsboro, DE REQUIRED
LICENSE NOTE: Candidates must hold a Level III Wastewater Operator License applicable to the position. Candidates holding an equivalent out-of-state license should have a clear path to the appropriate Delaware credential through applicable transfer or reciprocity requirements.
EDUCATION NOTE: The position requires an Associate's Degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent credit hours in another curriculum approved by the applicable board.
IMPORTANT: This is not an entry-level or supervised operator position. Candidates must have at least four years of qualifying wastewater operating experience in Class II or higher facilities, including at least two years serving in Direct Responsible Charge.
Not ready to apply? If you have Level III wastewater operations and Direct Responsible Charge experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.