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Wastewater Operator

Oshkosh Corporation

Wastewater Operator

full-timePosted: Jan 28, 2026

Job Description

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

JOB SUMMARY:

The wastewater operator will oversee and maintain the treatment of wastewater to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They will monitor and adjust equipment, perform routine inspections, and conduct tests to assess water quality. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing system malfunctions to main efficient operations. Additionally, the operator will maintain accurate records of processes and ensure safety protocols are strictly followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform analyses, recording measurements/actions in applicable record logs.
  • Recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and be able to take immediate actions.
  • Able to troubleshoot and has a basic understanding of process flow and mechanical functions.
  • Familiar with basic chemicals, chemical compounds, and reactions.
  • Inspect equipment and perform routine cleaning/ preventive maintenance.
  • Keep work area neat and organized.
  • •  Monitor and regulate waste treatment discharge to align with all applicable regulations.
  • •  Ability to keep working relationships, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment for +1 year.
  • Assist in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of motors, pumps, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, and other parts of the wastewater process
  • Perform extensive and in-depth preventive maintenance inspections, checks, and services
  • Current license in physical chemical wastewater treatment and desire to continue education to obtain higher license.
  • Knowledge of process chemicals; dangers associated with safely handling hazardous chemicals.
  • Solid understanding of operation, methods, and procedures of waste treatment.
  • General arithmetic
  • Reach, grasp, lift 35 Ibs, and push/pull/slide heavy material
  • Make coordinated movements of the hands and arms to grasp and move objects.
  • Stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climb

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Physical/Chemical Wastewater – Class A
  • Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified
  • Strong computer, math, and reading skills
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes
  • Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly
  • Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
  • Ability to work from heights up to 45’ using fall protection
  • South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Wastewater Operator License

Competencies:

  • Accountability: Responsible for the consequences of one’s actions
  • Analytical Thinking: Requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
  • Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details
  • Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest
  • Dependability: Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations; punctual and meeting work attendance and deadline requirements
  • Flexible: Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
  • Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from managers
  • Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen
  • Innovation: Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems
  • Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes
  • Persistence: Continuance in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition
  • Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position
  • Stress management: Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments
  • Reliability: Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)
  • Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team
  • Leading: Ability to exert influence through direction and guidance

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. Ability to climb ladders, bend, and crawl in awkward spaces. Use of hands and fingers to grasp tools, supplies, and equipment (manual and finger dexterity). Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis.  Ability to see details at a distance and at close range.

Environmental Demands: Indoors/Outdoors (extreme cold and/or heat); Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such a petroleum product, degreasers, and spays. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Locations

  • Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

35,000 - 55,000 USD / yearly

Source: Rule based Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Familiar with basic chemicals, chemical compounds, and reactionsintermediate
  • Knowledge of process chemicals; dangers associated with safely handling hazardous chemicalsintermediate
  • Solid understanding of operation, methods, and procedures of waste treatmentintermediate
  • General arithmeticintermediate
  • Strong computer, math, and reading skillsintermediate
  • Ability to communicate effectively with minimum supervisionintermediate
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environmentintermediate
  • Reach, grasp, lift 35 lbs, push/pull/slide heavy materialintermediate
  • Make coordinated movements of hands and armsintermediate
  • Stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climbintermediate
  • Analytical Thinkingintermediate
  • Attention to detailintermediate
  • Stress managementintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Physical/Chemical Wastewater – Class A (experience)
  • South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Wastewater Operator License (experience)
  • Current license in physical chemical wastewater treatment (experience)
  • Experience in manufacturing environment for +1 year (experience)
  • Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified (experience)
  • Ability to work from heights up to 45’ using fall protection (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Perform analyses, recording measurements/actions in applicable record logs
  • Recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take immediate actions
  • Troubleshoot and understand process flow and mechanical functions
  • Inspect equipment and perform routine cleaning/preventive maintenance
  • Monitor and regulate waste treatment discharge to align with all applicable regulations
  • Assist in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of motors, pumps, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, and other parts
  • Perform extensive and in-depth preventive maintenance inspections, checks, and services
  • Maintain accurate records of processes
  • Ensure safety protocols are strictly followed
  • Keep work area neat and organized

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Wastewater Operator

Oshkosh Corporation

Wastewater Operator

full-timePosted: Jan 28, 2026

Job Description

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

JOB SUMMARY:

The wastewater operator will oversee and maintain the treatment of wastewater to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They will monitor and adjust equipment, perform routine inspections, and conduct tests to assess water quality. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing system malfunctions to main efficient operations. Additionally, the operator will maintain accurate records of processes and ensure safety protocols are strictly followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform analyses, recording measurements/actions in applicable record logs.
  • Recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and be able to take immediate actions.
  • Able to troubleshoot and has a basic understanding of process flow and mechanical functions.
  • Familiar with basic chemicals, chemical compounds, and reactions.
  • Inspect equipment and perform routine cleaning/ preventive maintenance.
  • Keep work area neat and organized.
  • •  Monitor and regulate waste treatment discharge to align with all applicable regulations.
  • •  Ability to keep working relationships, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment for +1 year.
  • Assist in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of motors, pumps, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, and other parts of the wastewater process
  • Perform extensive and in-depth preventive maintenance inspections, checks, and services
  • Current license in physical chemical wastewater treatment and desire to continue education to obtain higher license.
  • Knowledge of process chemicals; dangers associated with safely handling hazardous chemicals.
  • Solid understanding of operation, methods, and procedures of waste treatment.
  • General arithmetic
  • Reach, grasp, lift 35 Ibs, and push/pull/slide heavy material
  • Make coordinated movements of the hands and arms to grasp and move objects.
  • Stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climb

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Physical/Chemical Wastewater – Class A
  • Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified
  • Strong computer, math, and reading skills
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes
  • Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly
  • Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
  • Ability to work from heights up to 45’ using fall protection
  • South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Wastewater Operator License

Competencies:

  • Accountability: Responsible for the consequences of one’s actions
  • Analytical Thinking: Requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
  • Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details
  • Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest
  • Dependability: Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations; punctual and meeting work attendance and deadline requirements
  • Flexible: Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
  • Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from managers
  • Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen
  • Innovation: Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems
  • Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes
  • Persistence: Continuance in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition
  • Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position
  • Stress management: Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments
  • Reliability: Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)
  • Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team
  • Leading: Ability to exert influence through direction and guidance

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. Ability to climb ladders, bend, and crawl in awkward spaces. Use of hands and fingers to grasp tools, supplies, and equipment (manual and finger dexterity). Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis.  Ability to see details at a distance and at close range.

Environmental Demands: Indoors/Outdoors (extreme cold and/or heat); Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such a petroleum product, degreasers, and spays. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Locations

  • Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

35,000 - 55,000 USD / yearly

Source: Rule based Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Familiar with basic chemicals, chemical compounds, and reactionsintermediate
  • Knowledge of process chemicals; dangers associated with safely handling hazardous chemicalsintermediate
  • Solid understanding of operation, methods, and procedures of waste treatmentintermediate
  • General arithmeticintermediate
  • Strong computer, math, and reading skillsintermediate
  • Ability to communicate effectively with minimum supervisionintermediate
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environmentintermediate
  • Reach, grasp, lift 35 lbs, push/pull/slide heavy materialintermediate
  • Make coordinated movements of hands and armsintermediate
  • Stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climbintermediate
  • Analytical Thinkingintermediate
  • Attention to detailintermediate
  • Stress managementintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Physical/Chemical Wastewater – Class A (experience)
  • South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Wastewater Operator License (experience)
  • Current license in physical chemical wastewater treatment (experience)
  • Experience in manufacturing environment for +1 year (experience)
  • Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified (experience)
  • Ability to work from heights up to 45’ using fall protection (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Perform analyses, recording measurements/actions in applicable record logs
  • Recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take immediate actions
  • Troubleshoot and understand process flow and mechanical functions
  • Inspect equipment and perform routine cleaning/preventive maintenance
  • Monitor and regulate waste treatment discharge to align with all applicable regulations
  • Assist in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of motors, pumps, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, and other parts
  • Perform extensive and in-depth preventive maintenance inspections, checks, and services
  • Maintain accurate records of processes
  • Ensure safety protocols are strictly followed
  • Keep work area neat and organized

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