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Wastewater Operator

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Job ID 322407 Date posted 02/13/2026 Location : Dayton, Virginia Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Dayton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $25.03 - $30.22/hr

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for the smooth operation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant and includes the maintenance of various types of equipment

  • Excellent safety, work performance, and attendance records are required

  • Employees who have received a written warning or higher level of disciplinary action in the last year for safety, work performance, or attendance will not qualify as a candidate

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to read/write/speak English
  • Previous industrial maintenance experience or equivalent education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some mechanical ability or ability to learn
  • Waste Water experience a plus
  • Ability to work independently
  • Monitor equipment and make adjustments to it as needed

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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