Wastewater Treatment Operator Jobs
Wastewater Treatment Operator jobs are open across municipal utilities, industrial facilities, and private treatment plants, from entry-level operators to lead and superintendent roles, with specializations in biological treatment, chemical dosing, and plant maintenance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
New College Graduates Overview:
We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.
Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries Facilities is seeking a motivated 2027 new college graduate to join the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant team at Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont, as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technician. This career development role supports safe, reliable, and compliant wastewater operations and provides structured on-the-job training toward a State of Vermont wastewater treatment operator license.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Perform plant rounds and equipment inspections; operate filter presses and sludge dewatering equipment; and support chemical deliveries, inventory, and housekeeping.
- Perform preventative maintenance, work orders, and basic repairs on pumps, valves, piping, tanks, mixers, and related equipment; identify equipment issues and support maintenance shutdowns.
- Collect samples, perform routine testing, and maintain accurate operating, maintenance, and environmental compliance records; support inspections, audits, and spill prevention programs.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.Required Qualifications:
- Education – Graduating with an Associate’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, science, or another technical discipline or related field from an accredited degree program.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Degree concentration or experience related to mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering; engineering technology; water or wastewater technology; environmental science; chemistry; utilities; industrial maintenance; manufacturing; or process facilities.
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Expected Salary Range
$48,200.00 - $83,200.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
New College Graduates Overview:
We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.
Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries Facilities is seeking a motivated 2027 new college graduate to join the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant team at Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont, as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technician. This career development role supports safe, reliable, and compliant wastewater operations and provides structured on-the-job training toward a State of Vermont wastewater treatment operator license.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Perform plant rounds and equipment inspections; operate filter presses and sludge dewatering equipment; and support chemical deliveries, inventory, and housekeeping.
- Perform preventative maintenance, work orders, and basic repairs on pumps, valves, piping, tanks, mixers, and related equipment; identify equipment issues and support maintenance shutdowns.
- Collect samples, perform routine testing, and maintain accurate operating, maintenance, and environmental compliance records; support inspections, audits, and spill prevention programs.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.Required Qualifications:
- Education – Graduating with an Associate’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, science, or another technical discipline or related field from an accredited degree program.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Degree concentration or experience related to mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering; engineering technology; water or wastewater technology; environmental science; chemistry; utilities; industrial maintenance; manufacturing; or process facilities.
#NCGProgramUS
Expected Salary Range
$48,200.00 - $83,200.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wastewater treatment operator jobs.
- Current state-issued wastewater operator certification at the required grade level
- Hands-on experience operating activated sludge, biological, or chemical treatment processes
- Ability to collect, test, and document effluent and influent samples for regulatory compliance
- Proficiency reading and operating SCADA systems and plant control instrumentation
- Valid driver's license and ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
- High school diploma or GED, with vocational or associate degree preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Wastewater Treatment Operator Job Search
List your operator certifications prominently
Put your state-issued operator certification grade front and center on your resume, above your work history. Hiring managers screen for the specific grade required for the plant's classification, and a buried certification often gets missed during initial review.
Tailor applications to plant type and size
A municipal activated-sludge plant and an industrial pretreatment facility look for different hands-on experience. Match the treatment processes you know, like trickling filters, membrane bioreactors, or nutrient removal, directly to what the posting describes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists wastewater treatment operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show SCADA and lab documentation experience
Many candidates list equipment operation but skip control systems and sampling logs. Calling out your specific SCADA platforms and your experience completing chain-of-custody forms or DMR reports signals you can handle compliance duties without extra training.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you'd respond to a pump failure during peak flow or an unexpected effluent exceedance. Walk through your decision process step by step, naming the SOPs and regulatory notifications you'd initiate, not just the mechanical fix.
Follow up and ask about upgrade pathways
After an interview, send a brief note referencing a specific operational challenge the facility mentioned. Asking about their support for certification upgrades also signals long-term commitment, which small utilities weigh heavily when choosing between similarly qualified candidates.
Wastewater Treatment Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most wastewater treatment operators?
US Water Services Corporation, Jacobs, and Kennedy/Jenks Consultants are hiring the most wastewater treatment operators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal utilities and water management companies consistently post the highest volumes of openings nationwide.
How many wastewater treatment operator jobs are remote?
About 31% of wastewater treatment operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility are compliance reporting, permitting coordination, and operations management positions that don't require daily on-site equipment oversight.
How do you become a wastewater treatment operator?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then apply for an entry-level operator-in-training position at a municipal or industrial treatment facility. While working, complete your state's approved training program and log the required hours to sit for your Grade I certification exam. Passing that exam earns your first license, and you can pursue higher grades by accumulating additional experience and passing successive exams.
Can you get hired as a wastewater treatment operator with no experience?
Yes, many utilities hire entry-level operators and train them on the job under a licensed operator's supervision. Strengthening your application without direct experience means completing a water or wastewater technology course at a community college, obtaining a basic lab safety or confined-space entry certification, and demonstrating mechanical aptitude through trades experience. Smaller rural utilities often have the most openings at the trainee level and are more willing to invest in candidates who show up ready to learn.
What does the wastewater treatment operator interview process look like?
Most wastewater treatment operator interviews start with a phone screen focused on your certification level and shift availability, followed by an in-person interview with the plant superintendent or operations manager. Expect hands-on or scenario questions about equipment troubleshooting, emergency response, and sampling procedures. Some facilities include a brief plant walk-through where they ask you to identify equipment or describe how you'd handle a specific process condition before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to wastewater treatment operator jobs?
You can find and apply to wastewater treatment operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification grade, treatment process experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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