Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Appleton Wisconsin; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Holidays

Job summary

City of Appleton Wisconsin is seeking a Wastewater Operator to manage real-time operations of a 15.5 MGD plant. The role involves monitoring flows, adjusting treatment processes, and maintaining control systems to meet the WPDES permit requirements.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage with comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, with a 24/7 shift rotation among operators.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational training in wastewater technology, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Possession or the ability to obtain WDNR Advanced Wastewater Operator certification within 48 months and maintain certificate.
• Prior wastewater treatment facility experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and related regulations.
• Ability to use tools and technology related to plant operations (e.g., SCADA).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust the wastewater flow and treatment processes.
• Keep records, logs, and charts.
• Operate, control, and make repairs to equipment as needed.
• Maintain process controls, collect samples, and perform analyses.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Drivers license

Education

Associate degree or vocational training in wastewater technology, environmental science, or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Join Our Team as a Wastewater Operator Where Water

Gets a Fresh Start! Salary: Competitive hourly wage from $26.47 -

$37.06, plus an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time

off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The

WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in

the country. Benefits: 9 Standard Holidays plus 4 Floating Holidays

Vacation, personal time off and compensation time Double time on Sundays

and Holidays Health, life, dental and vision insurance Long-term

disability Wisconsin Retirement System Pension 457 and Roth Retirement

Schedule: 24/7 operation with a 10 week rotation among 10 operators with

the majority being dayshift (0700-1500) Nature of Work: This is a

technically skilled, professional, state certified position responsible

for successful continuous, real-time operations of a 15.5 MGD advanced

secondary wastewater treatment facility. The Wastewater Facility

Operator is responsible for operational control and maintaining plant

processes within the facility's Wisconsin Pollution Discharge

Elimination System (WPDES) permit.

What You'll Be Doing:

Monitor and adjust the wastewater flow and treatment processes. Keep records, logs,

and charts. Operate, control, and make necessary repairs to a wide range

of equipment. Maintain process controls, collect samples, and perform

physical and chemical analyses.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or vocational training in wastewater

technology, environmental science, or related field preferred.

Possession or the ability to obtain WDNR Advanced Wastewater Operator

certification (certification subgrades A1, B, C, D, L, P and SS)

preferred within 48 months of employment and maintain the certificate

when employed. Prior experience in wastewater treatment, plant

Operations, Or Maintenance Is Preferred But Not Required. Mechanical

aptitude and troubleshooting skills are advantageous. Valid driver's

license. Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and

related regulations. Ability to use various tools, equipment, and

technology related to plant operations (e.g., SCADA systems). Basic

computer skills for data entry and reporting. Strong attention to detail

and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and as

part of a team. Willingness to work in outdoor environments and handle

physically demanding tasks.