Wastewater Maintenance Operator

City of Cedarburg, WI; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

On-Call pay

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

City of Cedarburg, WI is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for the Cedarburg Water Recycling Center and collection system. This role performs varied maintenance, operational, and laboratory duties to support wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities include operating pumps and valves, performing preventive repairs, collecting samples, and assisting in after-hours rotations. Full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 2-year or 4-year degree in water science related field or any combination of training and experience is desirable.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Wisconsin Wastewater Operator's License with all necessary subclasses.
• Must have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one year a CDL with tanker (N) endorsement.
• Must have the ability to respond within 30 minutes to plant emergencies or lift station alarms.

Responsibilities

• Operate valves, pumps, chemical feed, screens and grit removal equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, and process equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, valves, lift stations, the collection system, and buildings and grounds.
• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process of wastewater; monitor and operate gauges, meters and control panels; observe and interpret variations in operating conditions.
• Collect samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements; gather and test wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports and for use in determining processing requirements; maintain records; perform other routine tests.
• Ability to participate in weekend and after hour rotations.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Preventative maintenance

Emergency response

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Water science degree or related training

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

General Purpose - Perform a variety of skilled maintenance, operational, and laboratory duties associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cedarburg Water Recycling Center and collection system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Operate valves, pumps, chemical feed, screens and grit removal equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, and process equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, valves, lift stations, the collection system, and buildings and grounds.

Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process of wastewater; monitor and operate gauges, meters and control panels; observe and interpret variations in operating conditions.

Collect samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements; gather and test wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports and for use in determining processing requirements; maintain records; perform other routine tests.

Ability to participate in weekend and after hour rotations.

Tools & equipment used: motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, computer.

Typical Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• 2-year or 4-year degree in water science related field or any combination of training and experience is desirable
• Must have or be able to obtain a Wisconsin Wastewater Operator's License with all necessary subclasses
• Must have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License
• Must have or be able to obtain within one year a CDL with tanker (N) endorsement
• Must have the ability to respond within 30 minutes to plant emergencies or lift station alarms

Supplemental Information

• Pre-employment background check and drug test are required prior to hiring
• Working knowledge of equipment facilities, material, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance is preferred.
• A working knowledge of computers is preferred.
• Salary range is $54,500 - $76,500 depending on experience and education

Benefits Include

• Health, dental, vision insurance package
• Paid holidays (12 annually)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• On-Call pay
• Wisconsin Retirement System (employee and employer contributions)

Full time employees are eligible for health and dental insurance. Also eligible for participation in Wisconsin Retirement System, life insurance, sick and vacation pay.