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Wastewater Technician

Koch Foods, Inc.
Newport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Shift

12-Hour Rotating Shift

Description

  • Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
  • Clear blockages, clean screens, and maintain proper flow through the system.
  • Diagnose and fix low voltage equipment, D.O. probes, Ph. meters, Level transducers, etc.
  • Repair equipment as necessary.
  • Maintain maintenance logs.
  • Maintain accurate wastewater treatment logs.
  • Conduct basic lab analyses and perform simple calculations.
  • Communicate issues and status updates to management.
  • All other relevant duties as required.

Requirements

  • Wastewater treatment system operations experience.
  • Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to use tools.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and prolem solving skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
  • Stand 8 hours throughout work day.
  • Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
  • Regularly lift 50 lbs. to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
  • Regularly climb up and down ladders.
  • Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
  • Company Sponsored Purchasing Program

Perks & Bonuses

  • On-the-Job Training Provided
  • Weekly Pay Check
  • Promotional Career Opportunities
  • All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
  • Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
  • Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

Salary : $25,000

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