**Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Operator** **Job Description:** Are you ready to make a splash in the world of wastewater treatment? We're on the hunt for a full-time Plant Operator for an exciting operations project in Muskegon, MI. As a Plant Operator, you'll dive into a variety of tasks, from mid-complex to complex, all tailored to meet our client's needs. **Responsibilities:** + Keep the treatment plant running smoothly with daily operations and maintenance. + Tackle minor routine maintenance of equipment with ease. + Show off your stellar interpersonal skills. + Apply your knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology to get the job done. + Operate facilities using computer or PLC controls. + Monitor, regulate, and adjust chlorinators, chemical feed pumps, and other process equipment. + Collect samples and perform routine in-lab tests as needed. + Maintain a detailed log of operations and maintenance activities. + Ensure the system stays compliant with permit requirements. + Wash clarifiers, dissolved air flotation systems, contact basins, and operate sludge handling equipment and other process unit equipment as required. + Bring your expertise in the practices and equipment used in the O&M of industrial facilities. + Conduct routine laboratory and field tests to control plant operations. + Possibly operate a variety of equipment, including forklifts, aerial or scissor lifts, generators, compressors, pumps, etc. + Be an active participant in creating a safety culture at the jobsite. + Adhere to the policies and standards set forth in the Firm’s Project Delivery Manual (PDM), Employee Manual, and Corporate Health & Safety Manual. **Essential Skills:** + High School Diploma / Vocational training or equivalent. + Applicable health & safety training. + Typically, 5+ years of experience. + Knowledge of Microsoft Office. + Wastewater operator licenses preferred but not required. + Valid driver's license. + Ability to perform basic control laboratory testing and understand and apply results. + Good record-keeping skills. + Comfortable with computers and computer-controlled equipment. + Capable of learning new operating, maintenance, analytical, or computer skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications:** + Experience in wastewater treatment, mechanical, maintenance repair, operation, repair, pump assembly, valves, water system. **Job Type & Location:** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskegon, Michigan. **Ready to dive in? Apply now and be part of a team that's making a difference! 🌊💧** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Muskegon,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.