Wastewater Operator Lead - 1st Shift

Perdue Foods

ACCOMAC, VA, US
On-site
Operate and maintain wastewater equipment
Handle acids, caustics, and polymers
Work in organic sludges
Keep critical water and wastewater systems operating safely and efficiently while supporting environmental compliance across the facility

Job Summary

  • Keep critical water and wastewater systems operating safely and efficiently while supporting environmental compliance across the facility.
  • As a Wastewater Operator Lead, you will guide the daily operation, cleaning, and maintenance of water and wastewater equipment, ensuring systems run reliably and meet all regulatory standards.
  • This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who takes pride in environmental stewardship, equipment reliability, and supporting a high performing operation.

Matching Summary

Keep critical water and wastewater systems operating safely and efficiently while supporting environmental compliance across the facility.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate and maintain wastewater equipment
  • Handle acids, caustics, and polymers
  • Work in organic sludges
  • Climb ladders and stairs
  • Drive company vehicles for sample collection

Nice-to-have

  • Environmental stewardship
  • Equipment reliability
  • High performing operation
  • Teamwork and integrity

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience
  • Virginia DPOR Wastewater Operators license Class 2 (within two years)
  • Normal lifting of 100 pounds
  • Walks approximately five miles per shift

Work Rights

Not specified

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