Utility Operator (WWTP)

Aqua Engineers, Inc.

  • Kailua-Kona, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • $29.10–$34.87 Per Hour

Highlights

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, collection systems, sampling, lab testing, equipment operation, maintenance, and safety practices. Primary Accountability - Responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant ("WWTP") equipment and devices.

Numbers & Facts

LocationKailua-Kona, HI
Salary$29.10–$34.87 Per Hour

Description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Protect the Environment • Hands-On Work • Essential Industry

Looking for meaningful work that helps protect public health and the environment? Join our team as a WWTP Operator and help operate and maintain systems that safely treat wastewater for the communities we serve.

Primary Accountability - Responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant ("WWTP") equipment and devices.

What You'll Do

  • Operate and monitor wastewater treatment plant systems and equipment
  • Read and record plant data from meters, gauges, and control systems
  • Regulate the flow of wastewater, sludge, and air through treatment processes
  • Conduct process sampling and basic lab testing
  • Inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Maintain plant facilities and grounds
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and respond to alarms or emergencies
  • Maintain operational logs and reports

Why Join Us

  • Help protect public health and the environment
  • Stable career in an essential industry
  • Work with a team that values safety, professionalism, and teamwork
  • Opportunities for training and advancement

Requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in wastewater treatment, utilities, or plant operations preferred
  • Safety-focused and comfortable working in an industrial plant environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic computer and recordkeeping skills
  • Strong attention to detail and process monitoring

Basic Requirements

  • Valid Hawaii Driver's License
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • State of Hawaii Grade II WWTP Operator License preferred
  • Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, collection systems, sampling, lab testing, equipment operation, maintenance, and safety practices.
  • Ability to perform physical work and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work shift schedules, weekends, or holidays if needed

Pay & Incentives

$29.10 - $34.87 per hour

Annual incentive bonus with an earning potential of up to 10% of base pay.

Interested? Apply Today!

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