Job Details

Start your new career as a Wastewater Operator with MAU at Milliken in Pendleton, SC. As a Wastewater Operator, you will operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant, water filter plant, and utility systems to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
What We Offer:
* $20.11 - $28.34 per hour (based on shift and experience)
* Additional pay based on license:
* A License - $29.19/hr
* B License - $26.29/hr
* C License - $22.17/hr
* Flexible hours available for part-time, weekend, or full-time coverage
* Health benefits, including telehealth services
* Opportunities for advancement
* Referral program
* Rotating 12-hour shifts (8 AM-8 PM or 8 PM-8 AM)
What We're Looking For:
* A, B, or C South Carolina Wastewater Operator License
* High school diploma or GED preferred
* Valid South Carolina Driver's License
* Mobile Equipment License or willingness to train
* Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
* Basic computer and math skills
* Willingness to work holidays and in unfavorable weather conditions
* Ability to wear required PPE (earplugs, steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, etc.)
* Commitment to safety processes and environmental compliance
What You'll Do as a Wastewater Operator:
* Operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant and related equipment (pumps, mixers, clarifiers, tanks, etc.)
* Oversee operations of the Filter Plant, including raw creek pump station, coagulators, settling tank, sand filters, and clearwells
* Monitor and maintain the air compressor system and utility support equipment
* Conduct wastewater sampling and testing (TSS, COD, Nitrogen, etc.) and ensure samples are shipped to the appropriate labs
* Perform regular rounds to check pH, DO, pump speed, flow rate, and system condition
* Maintain accurate logs and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
* Support fire and environmental emergency responses, including spill control and equipment monitoring
* Maintain a clean and safe Utilities work area