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Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator

Dexterra


Job Location:

Beltsville, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator will perform relevant and related services at the CMI customer site in Beltsville MD.

Key Job Functions

  • Operate sewage treatment sludge processing and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage
  • Monitor control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage
  • Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements
  • Start and stop pumps engines and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering settling aeration and sludge digestion processes
  • Maintain log of operations and record meter readings
  • Give directions to sewage-disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance
  • Collect sewage samples using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests using testing equipment such as colorimeter
  • Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in operating water and/or wastewater systems.
  • Must be licensed as Maryland (MD) Water Treatment (class T) and/or MD Wastewater Treatment (Class W5); OR  must have at least 3 years of experience of operating Water and/or Wastewater systems and have a different license classification from the State of MD and have the ability to acquire the required licenses within 6 months
  • Class D1 Distribution System License is highly recommended and valued
  • Must have thorough experience of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) water systems operations maintenance and reporting requirements
  • Must submit license(s) with resume
  • Must be able to fluently read write speak and understand the English language
  • Must be able to pass a government background check

Additional Information :

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

  • Teamwork
  • Results orientation/operational excellence
  • Holding self and other accountable
  • Operational business thinking

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just ... View more

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