Operator - Wastewater Treatment

Overview

Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Full Time / Part Time:Full Time

FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

Business Unit:Wastewater Treatment

Reports to:Operations Manager

Travel Requirement:Between locations in Jal, NM and Midland, TX only

Peak’s Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a wastewater facility during a scheduled residency. Ensures that pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment, and other wastewater treatment equipment are always operational.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Monitor effluent to maintain compliance and adjust treatment regimen as needed.
• Monitor inbound waste loads to ensure they meet the proper inbound parameters so that the waste will not negatively impact the plant's health or compliance status.
• Interacts with and directs driver to adhere to safety procedures while on US Ecology property.
• Reach out to other operators and manager as needed for assistance on how to treat waste when issues arise.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, waste spills, and other issues to supervisor.
• Records daily system readings and inspections as needed.
• Enters data into information systems and maintains system records.
• Keeps records of equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Keeps logs and records of waste received and shipped off-site.
• Collects and processes storm water samples as needed.
• Performs indoor and outdoor maintenance of the facility to ensure a tidy and safe work environment, to include weed trimming and grass cutting, as needed.
• Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Must maintain a good driving record and abide by all traffic laws, rules, and regulations when operating a company vehicle or equipment.
• Must obtain/maintain a Class “D” Wastewater Operator Certification and achieve a class “C” Wastewater Operator Certification within 2 years of receipt of the class “D” certification.
• Training Offered.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Read and log both analog and digital information.
• Properly utilize personal protection equipment as required by appropriate safety protocols.
• Operate powered hand tools.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Shift will be Monday - Friday, overtime may be required as needed
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift:
  Maximum 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity

Peak Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. It is Peak’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

Compliance

Peak Rentals requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency’s Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. A copy of the Clean Air Act can be provided to you upon request from Human Resources.

Work Authorization

Peak Rentals participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Peak is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Peak only uses E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.