Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Field Tech CO

Who are We? 

TechLaw Consultants has been an environmental consulting firm since 1983, providing services to federal, state and commercial clients. We specialize in managing environmental risks, offering sustainable solutions, and responding to environmental disasters. Our team consists of scientists, engineers, and specialized personnel, delivering advanced, frontline environmental response and support.

We are an employee-owned company, headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, with a work environment that fosters and encourages employee growth and empowerment, promoting a culture of dedicated, creative, and dynamic individuals.

What do we offer YOU? 

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition programs, including monetary rewards
• 17 days of Flexible Paid Time Off
• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with a generous employer match 
• Health, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability, Health Savings/Flexible Spending accounts and more
• Collaborative team environment 
• Entrepreneurial work opportunities 

Who are YOU? 

You are an experienced site-specific wastewater treatment operator, capable of performing remedial system operations and maintenance (O&M), troubleshooting, optimization, along with a variety of monitoring/sampling activities. You can work independently, as well as be part of a team, with excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.

What does your day/week look like? 

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the top priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes, always acting in a safe manner and controlled manner
• Operate and maintain water treatment equipment
• Operate and maintain water quality meters
• Operate GPS and electronic data collection devices
• Assure integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings/enclosure and equipment
• Collect groundwater samples using bladder pumps, peristaltic pumps, and/or bailers
• Accurate completion of field data sheets
• Ability to follow Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans
• Write sampling activity reports

What do you need for this amazing opportunity? 

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• A Colorado Wastewater Treatment Operator License, or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification, or ability to complete this within first month of employment (40-hour class and exam paid by company)
• Experience with environmental sampling (e.g.: soil, groundwater, surface water, e.g.)
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection, including tight-fitting air-purifying respirators in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134
• Mechanically inclined, with experience operating a variety of hand and power tools and able to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to complete a baseline medical exam and participate in a Medical Surveillance Program in accordance with the OSHA HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment; flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities
• Authorized to work in the United States, with ability to obtain and maintain state and federal security clearances
• At least 21 years of age, with a valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and work in all weather conditions

Sound good? Then send us your resume NOW! We want to talk to YOU! 

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and we are an EEO/AAP employer. M/F/D/V