Maintenance Wastewater Tech​/Waste Treatment​/Environmental Tech

Maintenance Wastewater Tech/Waste Treatment/Environmental Tech

Flex-N-Gate Rantoul, 400 Shelhouse Drive, Rantoul, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Waste Water Technician performs a variety of job duties including:

• Certified in Metal Waste Stream by the IL EPA (IEPA Class K Waste Water Operator Certification)
• Checks in tankers delivering product utilizing a 3 stage check list to ensure correct product is being delivered
• Monitors current volume to ensure ability to receive volume of product to be delivered.
• Utilizes proper PPE including tyvex suit, face shield, gloves, respirator when needed
• Receives bulk product once per week. Delivery driver does hook up of hoses. Waste water tech monitors for volume and any leaks. No lifting is performed with bulk deliveries.
• May work inside and also outside depending on deliveries and any issues that develop.
• Monitors the pumping station via computer system and trouble shoots issues when needed
• Carries 50 pound bags of oil-dry and lime up flight of 20 stairs to dump into equalization tanks.
• Average of 4-6 bags at a time, once a week. Dumping into tanks at height of 3-4 feet.
• Outside must pull on lever to release dumpster lid and slid lid back. Height is 5 feet.
• Uses step ladder to reach levers and valves on tank system
• Uses a forklift when moving product in facility
  
  Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10-12 hours.

JOB PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift minimum of 60lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60lbs. The employee is required to push, pull, reach and lift above head and below shoulder level. The employee must be able to carry up to 60lbs for a distance of 250+ feet.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
• Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Family Wastewater Tech / Waste Treatment / Environmental Tech

Flex-N-Gate Rantoul, 400 Shelhouse Drive, Rantoul, Illinois, United States of America