Wastewater Lab Technician

Summary Of Position

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

SALARY: $36.60 – $40.41 Hourly ($76,128.00 – $84,052.80 Annually), depending on qualifications

JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time

UNION STATUS: IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (opportunity for alternate schedule may be available)

CLOSING DATE: O7/21/2026 at 11:59 PM

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on a vibrant and growing community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team!

The Role

As a Wastewater Lab Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the City's wastewater treatment plant laboratory meets local, State, and Federal permit and regulatory requirements through accurate testing, quality control, and process monitoring.

The ideal candidate for this role will have 2 years of laboratory or wastewater treatment plant experience, strong analytical and technical testing skills, and the ability to foster a culture based on integrity and respect. You will collaborate with the Environmental Compliance Manager and Public Works – Operations to perform laboratory analysis, maintain quality assurance and control standards, and help ensure accreditation and compliance for the treatment plant laboratory. A background check and drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by one (1) year of college-level coursework in chemistry or another science-related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field (e.g., laboratory, wastewater plant operations, chemistry, biology, or related science field)
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Washington State Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  
  

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Medical coverage is available at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level. Dental coverage is available at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
• 10 holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval)
  
  

Safety/Work Conditions

• Primarily performed in the wastewater treatment plant laboratory; some work may be performed in the field
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, and crouching for extended periods
• Exposure to physical hazards including confined spaces, wet/slippery surfaces, loud machinery, electrical systems, raw sewage, gases, fumes, and chemicals
• Work may be performed above or below ground level
• Post-offer, pre-employment medical exam and/or drug screen required
  
  

If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.

Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference and submit your application by 7/21/2026!

Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.

• The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways! You may be exactly what we are looking for!
  
  

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.

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01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by at least one (1) year of college-level coursework in chemistry or another science-related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

How many years of experience do you have in a laboratory, wastewater treatment plant operations, or a related science field (chemistry, biology, etc.)?

• 0–1 years
• 2–3 years
• 4–5 years
• 6 years
  
  

03

Which of the following best describes your experience with wastewater treatment plant process control (e.g., activated sludge process, biosolids)?

• No experience
• Some exposure/familiarity
• Regularly performed related testing or monitoring
• Directly responsible for process control decisions
  
  

04

Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a Washington State Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification?

• Yes, currently active
• Yes, but expired
• No
  
  

05

How would you describe your overall level of hands-on laboratory experience?

• No hands-on lab experience, only coursework
• Some hands-on experience, mostly supervised
• Solid independent hands-on experience
• Extensive experience, including training others
  
  

06

Which of the following best describes the type(s) of lab or plant environment you've worked in? (Select all that apply)

• Municipal wastewater or water treatment plant
• Industrial or private-sector lab
• Environmental or regulatory compliance lab
• Academic or research lab
• None of the above
• Required Question