Wastewater Collection Operator (All Levels) – Public Utility

INAWWA; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Carmel, Indiana – Utilities Department is hiring Wastewater Collection System Operators of all levels to support Carmel's premier wastewater system. You will work with state-of-the-art equipment, receive ongoing training, and enjoy a stable public-sector career with excellent benefits and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure; operating jet/vac trucks, hydro-excavators, CCTV inspection gear, and other heavy equipment;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Approximately 1 year of related mechanical, construction, utilities, wastewater, or water distribution experience.
• Wastewater Collection Class I certification.
• 2-3 years of wastewater collections, water distribution, or related utilities experience.
• Wastewater Collection Class II certification.
• 6+ years of wastewater collections experience.
• Class III Collections, DSL, Wastewater Operator, or WT5 certification.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Operate jet/vac trucks, hydro-excavators, CCTV inspection equipment, skid steers, mini excavators, and other heavy equipment.
• Repair sewer mains, manholes, lift stations, and related infrastructure.
• Complete preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Perform inspections and document work using asset management software.
• Follow confined space, trench safety, lockout/tagout, and traffic control procedures.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation to respond to emergency utility situations.
• Lead crews and coordinate daily work activities (Senior Operators).
• Train and mentor team members (Senior Operators).
• Diagnose complex collection system issues (Senior Operators).
• Assist with planning and regulatory compliance (Senior Operators).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Teamwork & safety

Emergency response

Heavy equipment

Confined spaces safety

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Hazard awareness

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wastewater Collection Class I

Wastewater Collection Class II

Class III Collections / WT5 / DSL certification

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

City of Carmel, Indiana – Utilities Department is hiring Wastewater Collection System Operators of all levels to support Carmel's premier wastewater system. You will work with state-of-the-art equipment, receive ongoing training, and enjoy a stable public-sector career with excellent benefits and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure; operating jet/vac trucks, hydro-excavators, CCTV inspection gear, and other heavy equipment;