Wastewater Treatment Operator with Sign-On Bonus! - #9828314

Harsco Corporation


Date: 1 week ago
City: Detroit, MI
Contract type: Full time

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Are you looking for an opportunity that is more than a job?  Plant your roots and grow with Clean Earth.  Here at Clean Earth, you will have the opportunity for a career in the growing field of environmental sustainability. Clean Earth provides waste solutions to retailers, pharmacies, hospitals, government operations, harbors, manufacturers, and consumers. Clean Earth ensures a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come.  You could be part of the solution! 

Why join Clean Earth? 

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: 

  • Health benefits available Day 1 
  • 401k available Day 1 
  • 10+ paid holidays/year 
  • Free HAZWOPER training and certification 
  • Overtime opportunities 
  • Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services with over 60 facilities throughout the U.S. We are a division of Harsco Corporation, a global powerhouse with over 11,000 employees. And we were recently named as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces 2022 by Newsweek! 



Wastewater Treatment Operator (Environmental Technician II) will be responsible for knowing the location and treatment for inbound waste streams. Environmental Technician II will be able to treat and process waste with onsite equipment. This includes pit mixing, drum pumping, drum dumping, and basic hi-lo and wheel loader skills. Technician must be able to complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.

In this role you will have the opportunity to be trained on some of the newest wastewater treatment equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures

  • Collecting samples of inbound waste for compatibility

  • Unload bulk liquid trucks to proper tank

  • Resolve and report issues with inbound loads

  • Operate hi-lo and end loaders in a safe manner

  • Have knowledge of our waste streams and their treatment protocol.

  • Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.



Basic requirements:

  • 2+ years of prior experience working with industrial waste products
  • Ability to operate facility equipment, or willing to be trained
  • Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator
  • Have the ability to read, write and speak in English
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wastewater treatment plant experience
  • Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word
  • Able to work in a team environment or alone based on business needs
  • Good attendance record and safe work history


Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence.  Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  This line is dedicated to disability applications only.  No other inquiries will receive a response. 

Military veterans encouraged to apply.

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