Start your new career as a Wastewater Operator with MAU at Milliken in Pendleton, SC. As a Wastewater Operator, you will operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant, water filter plant, and utility systems to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

What We Offer: $20.11 – $28.34 per hour (based on shift and experience) Additional pay based on license: A License – $29.19/hr B License – $26.29/hr C License – $22.17/hr Flexible hours available for part-time, weekend, or full-time coverage Health benefits, including telehealth services Opportunities for advancement Referral program Rotating 12-hour shifts (8 AM–8 PM or 8 PM–8 AM) What We’re Looking For: A, B, or C South Carolina Wastewater Operator License High school diploma or GED preferred Valid South Carolina Driver’s License Mobile Equipment License or willingness to train Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability Basic computer and math skills Willingness to work holidays and in unfavorable weather conditions Ability to wear required PPE (earplugs, steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, etc.) Commitment to safety processes and environmental compliance What You’ll Do as a Wastewater Operator: Operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant and related equipment (pumps, mixers, clarifiers, tanks, etc.) Oversee operations of the Filter Plant, including raw creek pump station, coagulators, settling tank, sand filters, and clearwells Monitor and maintain the air compressor system and utility support equipment Conduct wastewater sampling and testing (TSS, COD, Nitrogen, etc.) and ensure samples are shipped to the appropriate labs Perform regular rounds to check pH, DO, pump speed, flow rate, and system condition Maintain accurate logs and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance Support fire and environmental emergency responses, including spill control and equipment monitoring Maintain a clean and safe Utilities work area