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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

• 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.