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**Job Title:** Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

Operate, maintain, and repair the groundwater extraction, treatment, and recharge (GETR) system at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) in Oak Harbor, WA. Additionally, provide maintenance to the Area 6 Landfill Cap per contract requirements. Manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, monitoring, and management of the groundwater remediation system with the support of an onsite Project Manager for guidance and training.

Responsibilities

+ Provide periodic cleaning and maintenance of the air stripping tower, equalization tank, groundwater extraction wells, effluent discharge swale, and connecting piping.

+ Perform routine maintenance such as hydro jetting underground piping, groundwater well development and cleaning, pressure washing, cleaning/replacing filters, minor plumbing repairs, equipment lubrication, and electrical or SCADA troubleshooting.

+ Follow project plans to conduct tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in water and soil.

+ Maintain, calibrate, and utilize multi-parameter meters, such as water quality and air quality meters.

+ Collect samples from groundwater wells, surface water, raw and processed water, industrial wastewater, or other sources.

+ Collect soil or sediment samples and ship them to laboratories.

+ Conduct inspections and review institutional controls and maintenance requirements at facilities, including impervious covers, vegetated areas, fencing, signage, and shoreline condition.

Essential Skills

+ Repair, maintenance, and mechanical repair of pumps.

+ System operation and troubleshooting, including electrical, mechanical, and equipment maintenance.

+ Experience as a technician or mechanic working with piping, wastewater, and valves.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 3+ years of experience in maintaining/repairing industrial systems with water pumps (e.g., wastewater, buildings, HVAC, industrial machines, ships, power plants, pumping stations).

+ 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification

+ but not required.

+ Eligibility for a Navy DBIDS badge (base access).

+ Preferred: HAZMAT or Wastewater operator-related experience.

+ Preferred: Environmental testing or science background.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a long-term position with substantial support from both the Project Manager and the client. Benefit from a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with government holidays off, including Juneteenth, the person Day, and Memorial Day. Take advantage of training opportunities to become a Water Treatment Operator.

Work Environment

Work onsite in an office attached to a small pump station located right next to Gate 90 outside the fence of Naval Air Station Whidbey, near the landfill cap. The position requires residing within a reasonable driving distance to respond to issues if needed. Collaborate with an onsite Project Manager, other Environmental Technicians, and occasionally technicians from Kitsap/Bangor. The role involves a day shift from Monday to Friday, with tasks split between office work and driving to plants or pumps throughout the grounds, some of which are 20 minutes away. Expect to stand and walk more than 50% of the time. A company truck is available onsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WHIDBEY ISLAND NAVAL AIR, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.32 - $33.32/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WHIDBEY ISLAND NAVAL AIR,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.