Wastewater Recycling Center - Operator

City of Cedarburg (WI); Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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) seeks a skilled operator for the Cedarburg Water Recycling Center and collection system. You will manage valves, pumps, screens, and chemical feeds while collecting samples and performing routine lab tests to monitor plant performance.

You will also conduct preventative maintenance, operate equipment, and ensure safety protocols. A CDL tanker endorsement and a Wisconsin operator license are required or must be obtained within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2- or 4-year degree in water science related field or equivalent training/experience desirable.
• Wisconsin Wastewater Operator's License with required subclasses is required or obtainable.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required.
• CDL with tanker (N) endorsement required or obtainable within one year.
• Ability to respond to plant emergencies or lift station alarms within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Operate valves, pumps, chemical feed, screens and grit removal equipment.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform routine laboratory testing; maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and on distribution/collection systems.
• Clean wet wells and operate pumps/valves to control flow and treatment processes; monitor gauges and control panels.

Skills

Wisconsin Wastewater Operator'sLicense

CDL with tanker endorsement

Wisconsin Driver's License

Emergency response ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Water science-related degree or training

Job description

General Purpose

Perform a variety of skilled operational, laboratory, and maintenance 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.

Collect wastewater samples and perform routine laboratory testing to monitor treatment processes and plant performance; maintain records and perform tests required for regulatory compliance.

Perform preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment, on the distribution and collection system, and on the building 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.

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 wastewater treatment processes, laboratory procedures, equipment, and collection system maintenance is preferred.
• A working knowledge of computers is preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule is required to accommodate changing business needs.
• Salary range is $54,500 - $76,500 depending on experience and education

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance
• Physical Effort: Work requires handling fifty (50) lbs. of material or equipment, but not for sustained periods
• Working Conditions: Some exposure to disagreeable features

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)