Wastewater Treatment Operations Specialist - Level B in Columbia, South Carolina at Friday Services

Position Title: Wastewater Treatment Operations Specialist - Level B

Job ID: 138957

Wastewater Treatment Operations Specialist - Level B

Location: Columbia, SC 29334

1st Shift (Mon. - Thurs. 7a to 3/4p)

Four-Day Workweek. Private Sector Pay. Real Impact.

You've put in the work. You know wastewater treatment inside and out. Now imagine finishing your workweek by Thursday afternoon and bringing home $28 an hour or more.

We're placing an experienced Level B Physical/Chemical Operator with a private environmental services company in NE Columbia, SC. This is a direct hire position - no temp-to-perm runway, no waiting. You join their team from day one.

What You'll Own

As a Level B operator, you're not just maintaining - you're optimizing. The company expects you to think, troubleshoot, and make decisions. That means:

• Operating and maintaining physical/chemical wastewater treatment systems within permit limits
• Monitoring and troubleshooting pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration, and chemical feed systems
• Independently adjusting equipment and chemical feed systems to get the best performance
• Performing routine sampling, testing, and process monitoring to hit compliance targets
• Completing discharge monitoring reports, operational logs, and required documentation
• Collaborating with plant leadership to improve performance and efficiency
• Supporting less experienced operators and mentoring when needed
• Using Service Fusion or similar platforms for accurate operational data

The Operator This Role Is Built For

You hold a South Carolina Level B Physical/Chemical Operator License (or higher) and you have at least a year of real operational experience under your belt. You've probably spent that time in a government or municipal setting - and you know you can do more with a team that moves faster and rewards performance.

You can troubleshoot independently. You don't need to be told twice. And you're ready for a company that trusts you to run your section of the plant the right way.

Required:

• SC Level B Physical/Chemical Operator License or higher
• 1+ year of wastewater operations experience
• Strong grasp of physical/chemical treatment processes
• Ability to troubleshoot independently
• Basic Microsoft Office and reporting system skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial environment

Nice to Have:

• Industrial wastewater treatment background
• Environmental compliance and inspection experience
• Familiarity with scheduling or field service software

Schedule and Compensation

• Monday through Thursday, approximately 7:00 AM to 3:00 or 4:00 PM
• Directly hired by client from day one.
• Pay starts at $28 an hour

What the Private Sector Gives You That Government Work Doesn't

Faster decisions. A leaner team that values your input. A schedule that gives you three-day weekends every week. Pay that reflects what an experienced, licensed operator brings to the table along with growth opportunities.

This company invests in the people doing the work. If you're ready to put your license and experience to use somewhere that rewards it, apply now.

Recruiter: Amy Maldonado - maldonadoa@friday-staffing.com or call 828.684.8700