Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician

Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician
Littleton, MA | Day Shift | $45.00/Hour | Direct Hire
Take the next step in your wastewater operations career. We're seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Wastewater Technician to help lead daily wastewater treatment operations, ensure environmental compliance, and support a safe, efficient manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed wastewater professional ready to expand leadership responsibilities while working with advanced treatment systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize wastewater treatment equipment and processes


• Collect samples, perform laboratory testing, and maintain accurate operational records


• Support permit compliance, reporting requirements, and environmental regulations


• Assist with preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor repairs


• Coordinate with maintenance teams to resolve operational issues


• Provide guidance, training, and daily support to wastewater technicians


• Respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational emergencies


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and treatment efficiency

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Grade 5-C Full Wastewater Treatment Operator License required


• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred


• 3+ years of wastewater treatment operations experience, including industrial wastewater experience preferred


• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, sampling, testing, and process controls


• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred


• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, analyze data, and maintain detailed records


• Comfortable working in industrial environments and participating in on-call, weekend, holiday, and overtime coverage as needed

Benefits*

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Apply Now
If you're a licensed wastewater professional looking for a stable, long-term career opportunity with leadership growth potential, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help drive safe, compliant, and efficient wastewater operations in a critical industrial environment.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About Us
Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.
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