| Water & Wastewater Industry Job ListingsUpdated August 24, 2026 • Posts from August 14 – August 24, 2026 Permanent, full-time positions • Organized by EPA Region | | EPA Region 1 | CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT |
| Plant Mechanic - WastewaterCompany: City Of Burlington
Location: Burlington, VT
EPA Region: Region 1
Date Posted August 20, 2026 $70,283 – $78,354/year Burlington is hiring a plant mechanic to perform preventative and corrective maintenance across its wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The role keeps mechanical equipment running reliably and supports safe, compliant operation of the city's wastewater division. Apply Now |
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| EPA Region 3 | DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Columbia County)
Location: Culpeper County, VA
EPA Region: Region 3
Date Posted: August 24, 2026 $41,506 – $61,927/year This state role operates and monitors wastewater treatment processes in Columbia County, including sampling, process control, and routine plant maintenance. The position suits candidates on a certification track working to keep treatment within regulatory compliance. Apply Now |
| Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Company: City of Winchester
Location: Middletown, VA
EPA Region: Region 3
Date Posted: August 19, 2026 $80,059/year Winchester is recruiting a chief operator to lead water treatment plant operations. The role oversees treatment processes, water quality monitoring, and staff, and requires senior operator certification and substantial drinking water treatment experience. Apply Now |
| Water Plant Operator Company: Stafford County
Location: Stafford County, VA
EPA Region: Region 3
Date Posted: August 24, 2026 Estimated $52,541 – $112,694/year Stafford County is hiring a water plant operator to run and monitor drinking water treatment processes, perform water quality sampling, and maintain plant equipment. The position offers certification-based progression while helping keep the public water supply safe and compliant. Apply Now |
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| EPA Region 4 | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN |
| Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater Company: Broward County
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
EPA Region: Region 4
Date Posted: August 18, 2026 $52,646 – $84,023/year Broward County is recruiting a wastewater treatment plant operator for its water and wastewater services division. The position monitors treatment processes, operates equipment, collects samples, and helps maintain regulatory compliance at the facility. Apply Now |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator Company: County of Dare
Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC
EPA Region: Region 4
Date Posted: August 18, 2026 $49,730 – $64,650/year Dare County is hiring a water treatment plant operator at its Northern Regional facility. The role operates and monitors treatment processes, performs sampling and testing, and maintains equipment to keep the drinking water supply safe and compliant. Apply Now |
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| EPA Region 6 | AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
| Wastewater Collections Operator II Company: City of Denton
Location: Denton, TX
EPA Region: Region 6
Date Posted: August 18, 2026 Estimated $51,064 – $81,723/year Denton is hiring a wastewater collections operator to maintain and repair the sewer collection system, including line cleaning, inspection, and field repairs. The role helps keep the wastewater conveyance network operating safely and in compliance. Apply Now |
| Water Quality Specialist I Company: City of Waxahachie
Location: Waxahachie, TX
EPA Region: Region 6
Date Posted: August 17, 2026 $59,602 – $83,443/year Waxahachie is recruiting a water quality specialist to conduct sampling, testing, and monitoring across water and wastewater systems. The position supports regulatory compliance, laboratory analysis, and water quality protection for the utility. Apply Now |
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| EPA Region 8 | CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY |
| Water Treatment Operator - D, C, B, A Company: City of Brighton
Location: Brighton, CO
EPA Region: Region 8
Date Posted: August 17, 2026 $57,512 – $101,150/year Brighton is hiring water treatment operators across the D/C/B/A certification series. The position operates and monitors drinking water treatment processes, performs testing, and maintains equipment with progression based on certification level. Apply Now |
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| EPA Region 9 | AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Islands |
| Assistant Engineer (Wastewater Process Engineering and Asset Management) Company: East Bay Municipal Utility District
Location: Oakland, CA
EPA Region: Region 9
Date Posted: August 24, 2026 $142,620 – $173,352/year East Bay MUD is hiring an assistant engineer focused on wastewater process engineering and asset management. The position supports treatment process analysis, capital planning, and asset management to sustain reliable wastewater treatment operations. Apply Now |
| Water Resources Manager Company: San Diego County Water Authority
Location: Kearny Mesa, CA
EPA Region: Region 9
Date Posted: August 17, 2026 $204,972 – $279,729/year The San Diego County Water Authority is recruiting a water resources manager to lead regional water supply planning and resource programs. The role directs staff, budgets, and long-term strategy to ensure a reliable, high-quality water supply. Apply Now |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III - North Water Treatment Plant Company: Town of Gilbert
Location: Gilbert, AZ
EPA Region: Region 9
Date Posted: August 17, 2026 Estimated $57,221 – $102,939/year Gilbert is hiring water treatment plant operators across the I/II/III series at its North Water Treatment Plant. The role operates and monitors treatment processes, performs testing, and supports certification-based progression through operator levels. Apply Now |
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| EPA Region 10 | AK, ID, OR, WA |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Company: City of Camas
Location: Camas, WA
EPA Region: Region 10
Date Posted: August 18, 2026 Estimated $83,292 – $99,468/year Camas is recruiting a wastewater treatment plant operator to run and monitor treatment processes, perform sampling, and maintain plant equipment. The position supports safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the city's wastewater facility. Apply Now |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator - Brightwater Company: King County
Location: Woodinville, WA
EPA Region: Region 10
Date Posted: August 24, 2026 Estimated $85,712 – $108,645/year King County is hiring a wastewater treatment operator at its Brightwater plant. The role monitors and operates advanced treatment processes, performs process control and sampling, and helps maintain compliance at a major regional facility. Apply Now |
| Wastewater Operator I (Teamster Grade 3) Company: City of Snoqualmie
Location: Snoqualmie, WA
EPA Region: Region 10
Date Posted: August 19, 2026 Estimated $72,446 – $97,822/year Snoqualmie is hiring an entry-level wastewater operator to support treatment plant operations, process monitoring, sampling, and maintenance. The position offers a certification-track path while keeping treatment processes within compliance. Apply Now |
| Water Quality Analyst Company: City of Corvallis
Location: Corvallis, OR
EPA Region: Region 10
Date Posted: August 20, 2026 Estimated $68,390 – $86,965/year Corvallis is recruiting a water quality analyst to conduct sampling, testing, and monitoring across water and wastewater systems. The role supports regulatory compliance and protects water quality through analysis and reporting. Apply Now |
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