Water/Wastewater Operator (Drinking Water and Wastewater)

Location: Kittanning, PA, USA; candidates must live within a commutable distance

Compensation: $19–$21 per hour; higher rate available for licensed water/wastewater operators.

Company

hirify.global Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, clinical, and other industries.

What you will do

• Visit contracted treatment plants and support their overall operation and maintenance under the guidance of the licensed operator in charge.
• Monitor effluent quality and treatment plant parameters, following up when levels approach or exceed permit limits.
• Collect, handle, preserve, store, and record drinking water and wastewater samples, including chain-of-custody documentation and work orders.
• Apply drinking water, wastewater, sewage treatment, quality control, safety, and legal procedures.
• Coordinate with supervisors, customers, plant owners, and Pennsylvania DEP officials.
• Perform outdoor, physical, elevated, ladder, scaffold, and inclement-weather work while travelling between sites by car.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Valid Pennsylvania water and wastewater operator certification, or the ability to pass the certification test within three years of full-time employment.
• Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds, climb ladders to 20 feet, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in variable weather.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., day shift.
• Medical coverage, life and disability insurance, dental and vision options, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Career development support and an equal-opportunity workplace.
• Work focused on environmental protection, sustainability, and public health.