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Waste Water Technician II

Company:
Covanta
Location:
Oriskany, NY, 13424
Posted:
December 03, 2025
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Description:

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

TheWastewaterTechnicianIIis a mid-level position within the IndustrialWastewater operations at ReworldWaste. TheWastewaterTechnicianIIwill be experienced and capable to conduct industrialwastewater treatment on allwaterstreams utilizing the various technologies and chemicals available to them independently. TheWastewaterTechnicianIIwill also be adept in petroleum recovery operations. TheWastewaterTechnicianIIwill be proficient inwastestream sampling, tanker transfers,wastestream QA/QC, bench testing,wastestream treat code assignments, batchwastewater treatment, and basic petroleum recovery operations. TheWastewaterTechnicianIIwill be mechanically inclined to liquids management and troubleshoots for transfer operations. TheWastewaterTechnicianIIalso be cross trained to conduct sludge press operations, tank wash, and non-bulk operations.

Responsibilities:

Perform basic chemical analysis such as pH, flash point, FOG, solids, PCB, Halogen, ICP-MS, and ammonia.

Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to pressure washers, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, yard dog, high vac trucks, wheel loaders, excavators, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other power tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Sampling tanker trucks and containers.

Using a hose connection and unloading of tanker trucks.

Performingwastestream QA/QC & lab analysis.

Performing oil line andwastewater treatment line operations.

Submit all associated paperwork, as required, for regulatory and safety record keeping requirements.

Requirements:

High School Diploma / GED required

1-2 years of experience

Boiler license preferred

Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Ability to pass respirator fit test

40-hour HAZWOPER certification

First aid/CPR/AED certification

Confined space entry certification

Experience in NetSuite

Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

Rewarding careers with competitive pay

No cost Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance, as well as supplemental employee life and AD&D and dependent life options

Industry leading retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Incentive & Rewards Program

Round-the-clock support through our Health Advocate partnership

Career development and mentorship

Educational assistance to help you invest in your future

And much more

The expected salary range for this position is $50,700 - $63,363

This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary will consider various factors, including experience, ability, and location. Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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