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Wastewater Technician - 1st Shift - Darke County, OH in Sidney

Date Posted: 27 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Pay: $25-$35/hour, plus daily overtime
Shift: 1st shift, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM, Monday-Saturday, with overtime

About the Role

A well-established beef processor in western Ohio is hiring a 1st Shift Wastewater Technician to run and maintain its on-site wastewater treatment system. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows wastewater chemistry and equipment and wants steady hours with plenty of overtime.

What You'll Do

  • Run daily chemical drawdowns and jar tests to monitor chemical dosage in PPM
  • Clean and calibrate pH probes daily, and log pH levels
  • Monitor water flow and chemical delivery every hour, and adjust chemistry, flow and air as needed
  • Inspect pumps for proper output and maintain pumps and wastewater equipment, including oiling and greasing
  • Monitor incoming water pit and holding pit levels
  • Track chemical usage and inventory, and order chemicals on time
  • Keep the required logs (GEM, pH, chemical and water quality)
  • Change out fat combos with a pallet jack as needed
  • Follow all safety procedures

What You Bring

  • Experience as a Wastewater Technician, Wastewater or Water Treatment Operator, or in a similar role (required)
  • Comfort with pH testing, jar testing and chemical dosing
  • Ability to work in cold, wet conditions around moving equipment
  • Availability Monday through Saturday with daily overtime
  • 18 or older and authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Wastewater operator license a plus

How to Apply

This is a confidential search through gpac. Apply today or email jeremy.sampsonis@gogpac.com to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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