DOC DIXON CC WATER PLANT OPERATOR

Corrections Connection; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a candidate to operate and maintain wells, pumps, and related water-treatment equipment, ensuring daily tests and accurate records for state health agencies. The role also serves as a back-up Sewage Plant Operator and maintains compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

The position requires EPA and Illinois EPA licenses, several years of water-treatment experience, and the ability to work within a structured state agency.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in water treatment plant operation.
• Requires EPA Class “B” Water Supply Operator Certificate.
• Requires Illinois EPA Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Operates, inspects, and maintains wells, pumps, motors, and lab equipment.
• Performs daily testing of water levels, softeners, and iron filter.
• Prepares weekly samples and analyzes chemicals, minerals, and bacteria for health agencies.
• Maintains daily records on potable water and salt usage; back-up Sewage Plant Operator duties.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and department policies.
• Performs additional duties within the scope of the job as needed.

Skills

Water treatment operations

SCADA experience

High school diploma

3 years water treatment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to operate, inspect and provide preventative and reparative maintenance to wells, high-and-low-pressure pumps, motors, filter beds, tanks, chlorinators and simple laboratory equipment. In addition, this position will perform daily testing of water level readings, water softeners, and iron filter, prepare weekly samples of chemicals, minerals and bacteria, prepare daily records on potable water and salt usage, serve as back-up to the Sewage Plant Operator, and remain up to date and in compliance with rules, directives, policies, procedures and regulations. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Operates, inspects, and provides preventive and reparative maintenance to wells, high- and low-pressure pumps, motors, filter beds, tanks, chlorinators, and simple laboratory equipment.
• Performs daily testing of water level readings, water softeners, and iron filter.
• Prepares weekly samples of, including but not limited to, chemicals, minerals, and bacteria using the raw, filtered, and finished water for analysis by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois State Water Survey, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
• Prepares daily records on potable water and salt usage.
• Serves as back-up to the Sewage Plant Operator.
• Remains up to date and in compliance with Departmental Rules, Administrative and Institutional Directives, Institutional Policies and Procedures, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Regulations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental developmental equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in water treatment plant operation.
• Requires possession of a current E.P.A. Class “B” Water Supply Operator Certificate.
• Requires possession of Illinois EPA Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with specific capacity and well depth level testing.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with EPA Rules/Regulations of the Safe Water Drinking Act, Source water protection, and Consumer Confidence Reporting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience preparing reports.
• Prefers completion of current OSHA 10 training or higher.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires continued active possession of Illinois EPA Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.
• Requires continued active possession of a E.P.A. Class “B” Water Supply Operator Certificate.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• This position requires the ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection measures.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: See below

7am-3:30pm Tues-Sat, Sun/Mon off

Headquarter Location: Dixon Correctional Center 2600 N Brinton Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021
Work County: Lee
Agency Contact: Karmin Bush
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.