Entry Level Water Treatment Technician Jobs
New grad water treatment technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a certificate in water systems can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Energy, with employers like Xylem, SpaceX, and Brown and Caldwell hiring at this level now.
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- Performs job functions for maintaining a safe and functional water treatment facility providing potable water to the processing facility for human consumption and food processing.
- Performs job functions for maintaining a safe and functional wastewater operation that complies with all local, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to direct wastewater discharge.
- Maintain site grounds.
- Assist in any inspections from compliance offices or regulatory personnel.
- Complete work orders as assigned.
- Performs field sampling & analysis to meet permit discharge criteria (i.e., determine pH, alkalinity, acidity, sulfates, dissolved solids on wastewater streams utilizing handheld, wet chemistry, scales, measuring devices, spectrophotometers, & drying ovens).
- Collects accurate daily readings/data & records/maintains in daily log.
- Orders & keeps an adequate stock of any & all items needed to keep the treatment systems operational.
- Perform other duties, various special tasks, & special projects as assigned.
- Know & comply with all written Corporate safety & plant policies.
- Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies.
- Identify & report any suspicious or abnormal situation to the plant manager. Abnormal situations would be:
- Product tampering
- Willful product adulteration
- Unauthorized employees in restricted areas
- Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring
- Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in industrial and/or wastewater and water treatment systems operations & maintenance preferred.
- Applicable industrial licenses preferred.
- Technical competence required in industrial and/or wastewater treatment systems operations & maintenance.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Completion of high school diploma or GED.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand & walk for long periods of time.
- Standing/walking 100% of the workday.
- Lifting various weights on an as needed basis, up to 70#.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, & climb steps.
- Must be comfortable working in organic conditions.
This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.
Peco Foods, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Entry Level Water Treatment Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level water treatment technician job?
Start by earning a state water treatment operator certification, even at the lowest license grade, since most employers require or strongly prefer it for entry level hires. Internships with municipal utilities or industrial plants carry real weight on a resume. Familiarity with water quality testing, SCADA systems, and basic laboratory procedures gives candidates a clear edge at this stage over those with no hands-on exposure at all.
Which companies hire entry level water treatment technicians?
Companies hiring entry level water treatment technicians right now include Xylem, SpaceX, and Brown and Caldwell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of municipal water authorities, private utility contractors, and industrial facilities that run onsite treatment operations and need entry level staff to support licensed operators.
Are there remote entry level water treatment technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 20% of entry level water treatment technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in quality assurance review, data entry, or regulatory compliance support rather than direct plant operations.
Are these new grad water treatment technician jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, accepts internship or co-op work in lieu of full-time history, or calls out entry level certification grades as sufficient to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level water treatment technicians?
Entry Level water treatment technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate treatment infrastructure that requires continuous staffing, routine sampling, and regulatory reporting, creating consistent demand for junior technicians who can work under the supervision of licensed operators.