Groundwater Treatment Plant Technician

Cape Environmental Management Inc. is hiring a Groundwater Treatment Plant Technician in Mather, CA. The role involves operating and maintaining groundwater treatment systems, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have technical training and certifications in related fields. The position offers a salary of $30/hr plus benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This is a full-time, in-person position with up to 10% travel.
Groundwater Treatment Plant Technician/Operator – $30/hr + Benefits
Location: Sacramento, CA | Full-Time | Up to 10% Travel

Make a Difference Every Day
Join our mission-driven team to help operate and maintain groundwater and soil vapor treatment systems at key environmental remediation sites. We’re looking for a hands-on, technically skilled professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to environmental safety.

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain groundwater extraction and treatment systems (GETS) and soil vapor extraction (SVE) systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA-controlled equipment
• Perform groundwater and process water sampling
• Conduct quarterly landfill inspections and annual gas monitoring
• Oversee contractors during repair/maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with all environmental and safety regulations

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical training in mechanical systems, pumps, electrical controls, or similar
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (required)
• Confined Space Entry/Rescue certification
• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Experience with submersible pumps, VFDs, MOVs, and instrumentation
• Familiarity with SCADA/PLC systems and environmental sampling

Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• USACE CQM training
• Environmental monitoring experience

Why Join Us?
For over 35 years, we’ve been a leader in environmental remediation and federal contracting. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and growth. We invest in our people with strong benefits, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending & health savings accounts

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team that’s cleaning up the future.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

Communication

Any communication regarding this position will come from an email address ending in cape-inc.com. Scammers may try to imitate our HR team. Please use caution when replying to emails that are from other domains. To ensure you are applying for a legitimate job, please only complete a job application that originates from https://www.cape-inc.com/environmental-jobs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Do you have experience working with equipment like PLC's and water pumps?

Work Location: In person