Wastewater Treatment Operator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment System OperatorPay: $30-35.00 per hourJob DescriptionThe Wastewater Treatment System Operator will independently operate and monitor a temporary wastewater treatment system at an industrial facility in Pueblo, Colorado. This role focuses on hands-on, physical operation of frac tanks, pumps, and manual treatment processes to ensure safe, efficient handling and treatment of wastewater. The operator will perform daily inspections, manage water movement through the system, record operating data, and coordinate with truck drivers delivering and removing water, while receiving remote support from a back-office team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a temporary wastewater treatment system at an industrial facility in Pueblo, Colorado.
• Walk the site daily to inspect all equipment, identify potential issues, and ensure there are no leaks.
• Check frac tank levels regularly to confirm adequate storage capacity and prevent overflows.
• Start, control, and manage the process of moving water through the treatment system in accordance with procedures.
• Monitor and record pressure readings and totalizer readings throughout the day to track system performance.
• Change bag filters when pressure readings indicate they are approaching capacity or are too high.
• Maintain accurate daily notes and logs of pressures, totalizers, tank levels, and overall system performance.
• Interface professionally with drivers bringing water into the facility and taking treated water out, including coordinating loading and unloading activities.
• Perform additional duties related to removing oil from tanks and handling contaminated water as needed.
• Work independently on site while collaborating with and receiving remote support from the back-office team.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate tools and PPE while performing manual outdoor work.
• Climb ladders to check tank levels, lift hoses, and perform other physically demanding tasks required to operate the system.
• Support system startup and shakedown activities during the initial training period.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area around the treatment system footprint.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience operating wastewater treatment systems or similar industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with frac tanks, pumps, and manual wastewater treatment processes.
• Industrial mechanical experience, including exposure to electrical work, pump rebuilding, or general mechanical work.
• Ability to walk the site extensively, lift hoses, climb ladders to check tank levels, and change bag filters safely.
• Capability to work alone on site with remote back-office support and make sound operational decisions independently.
• Very strong physical fitness suitable for manual outdoor work in an industrial environment.
• Comfort with a highly physical, operations-focused role rather than a desk- or lab-based position.
• Basic electrical understanding related to operating and troubleshooting pumps and associated equipment.
• Ability to follow procedures and accurately record operational data such as pressures and totalizer readings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Class D wastewater license in Colorado is a major plus but not required.
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred; training and certification can be provided with paid time and must be obtained before working on site.
• Forklift experience is a nice-to-have but not required.
• Experience in groundwater remediation or construction dewatering on contaminated sites is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interface with truck drivers and remote support staff.
• Attention to detail and strong recordkeeping skills for daily notes and system performance logs.

Why Work Here? This role offers the chance to contribute directly to an important environmental and infrastructure project by helping bridge the gap until a permanent wastewater treatment system is built. You will receive structured training during the startup and shakedown period, with ongoing remote support to help you succeed. There is potential for long-term career growth, including the possibility of being hired full-time by the facility operator based on performance. OSHA 10 training can be provided with paid time, and all necessary tools and PPE are supplied, aside from steel-toed boots, supporting your safety and professional development.

Work EnvironmentThe position is based in an outdoor industrial work environment at a facility in Pueblo, Colorado, approximately 810 minutes outside downtown. The work is highly hands-on and manual, focused on operating equipment rather than sitting behind a desk or monitoring screens. The treatment system occupies a footprint of roughly 40 feet by 120 feet, with frac tanks, pumps, and filtration equipment on site. You will work alone on site for most of the project after the initial training period, supported remotely by a back-office team.

The schedule is first shift, with flexibility on start time (typically 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM), Monday through Saturday, 8-hour shifts totaling about 48 hours per week. Weekend work is required, as the system operates continuously but is designed to be staffed during first shift only. Standard industrial PPE and tools are provided, and steel-toed boots are required as part of the work attire.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Pueblo, CO.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pueblo,CO.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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