Top 26 Wastewater operator Jobs in Washington State

Water Operator
NW Natural Water —Coupeville, WA
- $25.00 - $41.35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Control Systems Engineer
Tidal Vision —Everett, WA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Construction site
- System design
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Lead Wastewater Operator
Inframark —Washington State
- $81,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Certified Wastewater Operator
Water & Wastewater Services, LLC —Mount Vernon, WA
- $26 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wastewater Treatment Facility Mechanic (Facilities Mechanic/Operator)
Alderwood Water & Wastewater District —Lynnwood, WA
- $40.43 - $57.96 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Worker - Wastewater Plant Operator In Training
City of Sunnyside —Sunnyside, WA
- $24.96 - $30.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
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Wastewater Treatment/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator
City of Port Townsend —Port Townsend, WA
- $27.06 - $41.41 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CPR Certification
- CDL A
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Wastewater Operator Certification Program Assistant (Environmental Specialist 3)
State of Washington Dept. of Ecology —Lacey, WA
- $59,760 - $80,496 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Master's degree
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Cross Connection Control Assistant
City of Kent, WA —Kent, WA
- $6,902 - $8,417 a month
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- Data analysis skills
Waste Water Treatment Operator I *Possible Trainee* (TI-46892)
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION —Nespelem, WA
- $20.34 - $24.75 an hour
- Military
- Basic math
- 3 years
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Document Control Specialist / Contract Administrative Assistant
Jimale Technical Services (JTS) —Seattle, WA
- $32 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Project Controls Administrator
Carollo Engineers Inc. —Seattle, WA
- $45 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Project Controls / Scheduler/ Cost Estimator
Jimale Technical Services (JTS) —Seattle, WA
- $80 - $88 an hour
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Construction Office Engineer / Project Controls
KBA, INC. —Bellevue, WA
- $33,280 - $178,880 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Control Staff Engineer 1-3 Design (for CSNW)
RH2 Engineering —Richland, WA
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Quality Control Manager- Dam Project
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Full-time
- Construction site
- In-person
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Water Operator

NW Natural Water
Coupeville, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.00 - $41.35 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Water utility distribution
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Power tools
Hand tools
Water treatment
Respirator

Full Job Description

About Us:

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.

Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people.

The Role:

The Water Operator performs a variety of work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water systems. The Operator also responds to public inquiries and service requests as needed. This position is structured with multiple levels (Technician, Operator I, Operator II). The level at which a candidate is hired will depend on their qualifications, relevant experience, and applicable certifications.

This position does not directly oversee other employees on a permanent basis but does frequently have responsibility and oversight of personnel directly related to specific advanced projects as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other work- related duties requested by their supervisor.

Day to Day:

Install and repair water mains, fire-hydrants, check valves and water service lines; tap water mains; perform ground excavation work; mix, rake and spread asphalt, and patch and/or repair excavations.
Inspect, operate and exercise gate valves to prevent seizures; flush fire hydrants and dead-end water lines in cul-de-sacs to remove sediment; take water samples for testing.
Locate, identify and mark distribution system facilities, including valves, fire hydrants and blow-offs
Locate and identify leaks
Install, relocate and adjust meter boxes and valve cans; install and replace water meters.
Perform repair and maintenance on all water and wastewater facilities, including structures and grounds.
Operate service trucks; routinely inspect and perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicles; remove and replace defective parts. Assist with transporting vehicles to repair shops.
Comply with all NW Natural Water Services policies, procedures and safety regulations.
Comply with NW Natural Water Services grooming and uniform policy.
Provide effective communication, in written and verbal form, with management and/or other operators on the technical level required of this position.
Participate in specialized training for the safe handling of hazardous materials and confined space entry.
Participating in weekly team meetings
Ability to work on a team, and independently with or without supervision.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Variety of hand tools, hand-held power equipment, light and medium duty vehicles and equipment including vacuum excavation.
Computer and general office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

The environmental conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The working environment will vary from extreme outdoor conditions to indoor job duties. This position regularly works outside, year-round, in all weather conditions.
Safety procedures must always be followed, as workers will continually be exposed to hazardous materials, confined space, electrical components and heavy equipment.
The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except when operating hand-held power equipment.

Come on your first day with:

High school education or equivalent
Valid Washington State drivers' license
Must consent to annual Motor Vehicle Records check and pass Criminal History check
Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds, more with additional help.
Must be able to physically accommodate and use respirators and self-contained breathing apparatuses.
Must be physically able to access and egress trenches, manholes and lift stations as well as water reservoirs and towers.
Must be able to accommodate a weekend or variable shift and/or be on 24-hour emergency call when assigned as part of a rotation.

Level and Certification Differentiation

Required for all Operator levels: (Must be obtained within six months of employment)

· Washington State Flagger certification card

· Forklift card

· First Aid & CPR

Operator Technician

Focus: Entry‑level operations and maintenance under direction

Performs routine tasks with training and oversight
May assist higher‑level operators on more complex work
Does not routinely lead or direct work activities

Experience / Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior utility, construction, or related field experience
Ability to obtain required certifications within established timelines

Note: Additional Operator 1 certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Operator I

Focus: Fully trained operator performing assigned work independently

Independently performs standard operational and maintenance tasks
May provide task‑level guidance to Operator Technicians
Participates in more complex repairs and troubleshooting

Experience / Qualifications

2 or more years of relevant water utility or closely related experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of water distribution systems

Operator 1 - Additional Certification Requirements

Water Distribution Manager Level I (WDM1) or
Water Treatment Plant Operator Level I (WTPO1)

Operator II

Focus: Advanced technical expertise and leadership on complex work

Performs advanced operational, maintenance, and repair activities
Frequently provides oversight or direction to other operators on complex or specialized projects
Serves as a technical resource within the team

Experience / Qualifications

3 or more years of progressively responsible water utility experience
Strong working knowledge of water system operations, troubleshooting, and safety practices

Operator II – Additional Certification Requirements

Higher‑level certification consistent with role assignment, such as:
Water Distribution Manager Level II (WDM2) and/or
Water Treatment Plant Operator Level II (WTPO 2)

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

Accrue up to 15 Vacation Days annually
13 paid holidays
3 weeks paid parental leave

Financial -

Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

Base Salaries: Operator Technician: $25.00- $33.57 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Operator 1: $28.00 - $36.94 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Operator 2: $31.00 - $41.35 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

https://www.careers.nwnatural.com/nwnaturalwater

Deadline: 7/12/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural Water participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural Water’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NW Natural Water does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural Water valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural Water HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural Water. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural Water as a result of the referral or through other means.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $41.35 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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