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The Wastewater Treatment Technician supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of an industrial wastewater treatment system in a food manufacturing environment. Working on 1st shift, this role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining treatment equipment and processes, performing routine laboratory testing, and ensuring all activities meet environmental regulations and plant standards.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment equipment and processes to ensure compliance with environmental standards and permit requirements.
• Inspect pumps, motors, blowers, tanks, valves, and related treatment equipment to identify operating issues, abnormal conditions, or potential failures.
• Monitor system performance using gauges, meters, SCADA systems, and other process control equipment.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform routine laboratory testing, including COD, TSS, Total Solids, pH, and other process analyses.
• Record and maintain accurate operational data, testing results, maintenance activities, and regulatory documentation.
• Adjust chemical feed systems and treatment processes based on operating conditions and laboratory results.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and lubrication of wastewater treatment equipment.
• Submit maintenance work requests and coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel and outside service providers as needed.
• Monitor sludge handling operations and coordinate waste removal activities when required.
• Communicate system status, operating concerns, and shift handoff information clearly to supervisors and team members.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental performance.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental, safety, food manufacturing, and plant operating procedures at all times.

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and processes.
• Experience with wastewater treatment operations and water treatment processes.
• Ability to perform water testing, including COD, TSS, Total Solids, pH, and related analyses.
• Understanding of basic chemistry and microbiological principles related to wastewater treatment.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, process diagrams, and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance or operational systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operations and maintenance teams.

• Experience with jar testing and other process optimization techniques in wastewater treatment.
• Hands-on experience in wastewater treatment plants or industrial water treatment facilities.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and process control equipment.
• Comfort working with chemical feed systems and sludge handling operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement improvements in system efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental performance.

Employees enjoy a supportive environment that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, along with strong benefits, three weeks of paid time off, and a four-day work week that supports work-life balance.

This role is based in a wastewater treatment plant serving a food manufacturing facility. Work takes place in an industrial setting around pumps, motors, blowers, tanks, valves, and process control equipment, including SCADA systems and laboratory testing instruments. The position follows a 1st shift schedule and involves hands-on work with wastewater processes, chemical feed systems, and sludge handling operations in a fast-paced production environment, with adherence to environmental, safety, and food manufacturing procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pacific, MO.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Pacific,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.