Equipment Operator III

Richland County

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Broad River Regional WWTP Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Daily inspects and maintains all equipment and systems to ensure the proper operation of the bio-solids process.

Performs duties required to ensure that the bio-solids process in operated in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Performs monitoring and analysis as required by the NPDES permit.

Interprets laboratory results and makes adjustments to equipment and bio-solids processes based on this data.

Regularly performs routine and non-routine maintenance on all equipment to ensure satisfactory operation; advises supervisor of any deficiencies, non-compliance and/or malfunctioning systems affecting the bio-solids process.

Coordinates the disposal of bio-solids.

Participates in the department’s on-call system for proving operation and maintenance on weekends and holidays.

Maintains logs and records of bio-solids operations.

Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility.

Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

*Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license; requires a CDL license.

Must have or be able to obtain a Class C wastewater treatment plan operator license within six months of employment; a Class A biological wastewater treatment operator’s license is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires over three year and up to and including five years.

Compensation Minimum: $23.92
About this role

Summary

Operate and maintain wastewater equipment, analyze data, ensure compliance, and coordinate bio-solids disposal.

Job title

Equipment Operator III

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

wastewater treatment

Location requirements

Broad River Regional WWTP; on-site role, possibly with on-call duties.

Salary

$24k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver’s licenseCDLwastewater treatment licenselaboratory analysis

Preferred skills

biological wastewater treatment

Specializations

wastewaterbio-solidslaboratoryregulationsmaintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

99 New Canaan Ave #1, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA

On-site City