Wastewater Operator – Night Shift
AQUA UTILITY SERVICES, LLC
Job Posting: Wastewater Operator – Night Shift
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Position Type: Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) Hourly Pay: $25.00 – $32.00
Job ID: Buffalo Trace Distillery Wastewater Contract Operator /Aqua Utility Services, LLC
How To Apply
• Send resumes via email to Aaron.Tolliver@ausllc.com
• For questions, call: 502-645-0987
Company Overview
Aqua Utility Services, LLC (AUS), headquartered in Sellersburg, Indiana, is a private, non-
regulated water and wastewater utility management company. AUS provides services across Kentucky
and Indiana, supporting over 150,000 customers across 102,000 service connections in 22 communities
and 6 counties.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Wastewater Operator for an industrial direct discharge facility located in
Frankfort, KY. The selected candidate will support the operation of an anaerobic bioreactor
facility, performing a wide range of duties involving operations, maintenance, monitoring, and
troubleshooting.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with prior experience in industrial maintenance,
pretreatment systems, municipal operations, or anaerobic digestor facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• •Operate and maintain equipment such as pumps, blowers, DAFs, centrifuges, anaerobic
reactors, disc filters, and MBBRs.
• • Collect water samples and conduct lab testing (e.g., COD, CBOD, pH, ammonia,
phosphorous, alkalinity, volatile acids).
• • Monitor and adjust system flows and controls using SCADA/telemetry systems.
• • Record and report plant performance, equipment issues, lab results, and maintenance
tasks in computerized systems.
• • Manage chemical inventories, receive and handle hazardous chemicals, and conduct
batching and transfers.
• • Ensure compliance with local, state, and EPA standards.
• • Support public engagement (e.g., plant tours, responding to inquiries).
• • Perform fieldwork, including transporting lab samples for regulatory testing.
• • Maintain accurate records and logs; perform routine and emergency maintenance.
• • Follow all safety protocols including use of PPE (hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses,
etc.).
Qualifications
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kentucky Class I Wastewater Certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to perform and interpret lab tests.
• Familiarity with computerized systems and process controls.
• Ability to read meters, charts, and gauges.
• Must be able to work night shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Valid Indiana or Kentucky driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to climb 40-foot ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in various weather
conditions.
Preferred:
• 1–3 years of experience in a related wastewater treatment environment.
• Experience with anaerobic treatment technology or Class III municipal operations.
Special Requirements
• Subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing per AUS Substance Abuse
Policy.
• Willingness to travel for training and certification.
• Participation in AUS Training & Certification Program: All costs for licensing, continuing
education, and training are covered by AUS. Additional licenses may qualify for pay incentives.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour Benefits Include:
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
Work Location
• In-person at Buffalo Trace Distillery located in Frankfort, KY
• Frankfort, KY 40601
• Reliable commute or willingness to relocate required
Application Requirements
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Be available for the night shift
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be prepared to work in an industrial environment under varying conditions
Shift Description
• 2-2-3 “Panama” Rotating night shift schedule. Two nights on, two night off, three
nights
on, two nights off, two nights on, three nights off.