Certified Water Plant Operator - O&M Tech II

Veolia; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Volunteer opportunities

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a dedicated operator to run the City of Sturgeon Bay water treatment plant and wastewater system. You will monitor processes, collect samples, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years in municipal water, and progression toward Wisconsin CDL and Municipal Water Certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in municipal water treatment preferred.
• Must obtain Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License within 1 year.
• Must obtain Wisconsin Municipal Water Certification within 5–7 years.
• Must be able to operate and maintain water/wastewater equipment.
• Ability to read logs, perform math calculations, and use MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain wastewater treatment plant and water system equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping of plant facilities and grounds.
• Collect samples for process control and regulatory reporting; log data.
• Inspect facilities and report problems impacting safety or operations.
• Respond to field issues and locate underground utilities as needed.
• Follow safety programs and company policies; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Equipment maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Operates and maintains City of Sturgeon Bay water treatment plant, wastewater collection system and assists with various water treatment and water distribution systems. Work involves daily operation activities to achieve efficient and safe operation of the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and wastewater lift stations; while ensuring wastewater effluent quality meets or exceeds various permit limits.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain equipment and processes at the wastewater treatment plant and the water system in a safe and efficient manner while satisfying the requirements of customers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains and operates water treatment facilities and collection systems. Responsible for the proper use and care of hand tools and knowledge and use of the company’s safety policies and procedures. Performs preventive maintenance, housekeeping tasks, and inspections as assigned.
• Collects samples for process control and compliance monitoring in accordance with standard procedures.
• Performs process control sample analyses in accordance with standard procedures.
• Complies with company safety programs.
• Monitor processes/equipment to ensure efficient operations by taking samples required for process control and regulatory reporting purposes, recording and logging flows, visually inspecting tanks, levels, pump speeds; recording information in logs and reports.
• Perform inspection rounds of facilities; recognize, resolve, and report problems that could jeopardize employee safety or equipment operations.
• Perform necessary housekeeping functions to and around plant equipment, buildings and grounds, including snow shoveling, sweeping, painting, operating mowers and other powered lawn equipment. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of all facilities under the responsibility of Veolia; maintains and cleans vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including exercising valves, lubrication, filter checks, inspection of safety-related items such as emergency lighting and ladders.
• Respond to customers in the field concerning wastewater or water issues; locate underground utilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Odors and sights in and around the workplace can be unpleasant.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1-2 years ofexperience in the municipal water treatment industry or related fields is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Candidates must hold a current state Water Treatment Operator'slicense/certification, or have the ability to obtain onewithin a reasonable time frame directly or through reciprocity.
• General knowledge of wastewater operations, sampling, lab operations, or related fields.
• Professional judgment / decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform general math calculations.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as pumps, motors, electric generators, and piping systems.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computers and calculators.
• Familiarity with MS Office including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License within 1 year.
• Obtain a Wisconsin Municipal Water Certifications within 5 to 7 years.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.