Join an Award-Winning Team
The Maine Rural Water Association (MRWA) has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for five consecutive years. We are a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Maine’s water and wastewater utilities through training, technical assistance, and advocacy.
We are seeking an experienced Wastewater Circuit Rider to provide hands-on support to small and rural wastewater systems across the state.
This is not a desk job. It is a field-based, relationship-driven, independent technical role.
Position Summary
The Wastewater Circuit Rider provides on-site operational troubleshooting, regulatory guidance, and training to Maine’s wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems.
This is a full-time, salaried position requiring extensive statewide travel and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
You will often be the only MRWA representative on-site. Success in this role requires confidence working alone, solving problems in real time, and building trust with operators and municipal leaders.
Essential Responsibilities
Technical Assistance
- Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational guidance
- Assist systems in meeting regulatory compliance requirements (NPDES, monitoring, reporting)
- Evaluate plant performance and recommend improvements
- Promote preventative maintenance and operational efficiency
- Support systems during operational or compliance challenges
Training & Outreach
- Conduct hands-on and classroom training
- Serve as a trusted technical resource to wastewater professionals
- Attend National Rural Water Association conferences twice annually for training
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of site visits and assistance provided
- Prepare clear written summaries and recommendations
- Meet program deliverables and reporting expectations
Is This Role Right for You?
This position requires a very specific temperament.
You may thrive in this role if you:
- Are comfortable working independently most days
- Take initiative without waiting to be directed
- Remain calm and steady in stressful or unfamiliar situations
- Are patient when explaining technical concepts
- Listen first and speak thoughtfully
- Enjoy helping others solve problems
- Can walk into a facility, assess the situation, and methodically work toward solutions
- Build trust through professionalism and consistency
This may not be the right fit if you:
- Prefer highly structured, closely supervised work environments
- Need daily direction or frequent feedback to stay on task
- Become easily frustrated when others learn at a slower pace
- Prefer working primarily in an office setting
This role requires maturity, patience, strong judgment, and the ability to represent the Association with credibility and professionalism.
Required Qualifications
- Wastewater Operator Certification (minimum Class II preferred; higher license strongly preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on wastewater operations experience
- Strong understanding of treatment processes and collection systems
- Working knowledge of state and federal wastewater regulations
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide regularly and out of state twice annually
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Extensive statewide travel; occasional overnight stays required
- Twice annually travel to National Rural Water training events
- Ability to walk facilities, climb ladders, and navigate uneven terrain
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salaried compensation ($64,000 – $72,000, commensurate with experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and certification support
If you are an experienced wastewater professional who values independence, service, and technical excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our award-winning team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Wastewater Operator Certification (Class II or higher) (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
