Injection Well Operator

Waste Connections

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$25–$35 Per Hour

SKILLS

Construction Safety, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Environmental Compliance, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Injections, Instrumentation, Legal, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Pumps, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Safety Training, Scholarship, Specimen Collection, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Stock Purchase Plans, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Operations, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Writing, Truck Driver, Waste Disposal, Water Treatment

LOCATION

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

POSTED

2 days ago

? Class 1 Injection Well Operator

? Heart of Florida Landfill | Lake Panasoffkee, FL

? $25–$35/hr. Based on Experience

Are you an experienced Injection Well Operator , Industrial Wastewater Professional , or someone with a strong background in environmental compliance and water systems? Waste Connections is looking for a Class 1 Injection Well Operator to join our team at Heart of Florida Landfill .

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of North America's leading environmental services companies while earning competitive pay, excellent benefits, and working with a team that puts Safety First .

? Why Waste Connections?

At Waste Connections, we do things differently.

We empower self-directed, motivated individuals who take ownership of their work and want to grow their careers. We provide the support, stability, and resources needed to succeed while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

✅ Competitive Pay

✅ Stable, Year-Round Career

✅ Industry-Leading Benefits

✅ Career Growth Opportunities

✅ Safety-Driven Culture

? What You'll Do

As a Class 1 Injection Well Operator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of our wastewater disposal systems.

Daily Responsibilities

✅ Operate and monitor the Class 1 Injection Well system, including:

+ Pumps

+ Filters

+ Instrumentation

+ Monitoring equipment

✅ Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure reliable operations

✅ Troubleshoot equipment and system issues as they arise

✅ Maintain compliance with:

+ FDEP regulations

+ Federal requirements

+ State regulations

+ Local environmental standards

✅ Collect samples and assist with system analysis

✅ Prepare regulatory reports and documentation

✅ Monitor alarms and respond to system alerts or operational issues

✅ Maintain detailed operating records including:

+ Injection volumes

+ Pressures

+ Maintenance activities

+ Compliance documentation

✅ Work closely with:

+ District Management

+ Engineers

+ Environmental Consultants

+ Regulatory Agencies

✅ Assist with loading and handling leachate tanker trucks as needed

✅ Participate in ongoing safety and operational training

✅ What We're Looking For

Preferred Experience

⭐ Injection Well Operations

⭐ Industrial Wastewater Treatment

⭐ Environmental Operations

⭐ Water Treatment Systems

⭐ Leachate Management Systems

Skills & Qualifications

✅ Strong understanding of Class 1 Injection Well regulations

✅ Mechanical aptitude

✅ Ability to troubleshoot:

+ Pumps

+ Valves

+ Motors

+ Related equipment

✅ Ability to read:

+ Technical manuals

+ Schematics

+ Regulatory documents

✅ Experience with SCADA or similar monitoring systems preferred

✅ Excellent attention to detail

✅ Strong recordkeeping and documentation skills

✅ Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team

✅ High School Diploma or Equivalent

✅ Technical certifications in:

+ Wastewater Operations

+ Injection Well Operations

+ Related Environmental Fields

? Work Environment & Physical Requirements

✅ Outdoor work environment

✅ Exposure to varying weather conditions

✅ Ability to:

+ Lift up to 50 pounds

+ Climb ladders

+ Stand for extended periods

+ Bend and move throughout the workday

✅ May require on-call availability for:

+ Emergencies

+ Alarm responses

+ After-hours operational issues

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation

? $25–$35/hour DOE

Comprehensive Benefits Package

✅ Medical Insurance

✅ Dental Insurance

✅ Vision Insurance

✅ 401(k) with Company Match

✅ Employee Assistance & Mental Health Program

✅ Emergency Travel Assistance

✅ Prepaid Legal Plan

✅ Scholarship Opportunities

✅ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

✅ Employee Relief Fund

✅ Life Insurance

✅ Short-Term Disability

✅ Long-Term Disability

✅ Paid Time Off

✅ Unlimited Opportunities to Connect With Your Future

♻️ Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At Waste Connections, we're committed to environmental stewardship, safety, and building rewarding careers. If you're ready to put your experience to work with a company that values its people and invests in their future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of environmental services at Heart of Florida Landfill.

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Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. ?♻️?

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