Wastewater Worker (Laborer)

Tighe & Bond, Inc.; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of South Kingstown is seeking a Wastewater Worker to maintain and operate the wastewater treatment facility. This essential role requires safe operation of tools, handling chemicals, and performing maintenance tasks. The position offers a structured schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits under the local union agreement.

Benefits

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

Pension Program

Incentive Pay

Qualifications

• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform mathematical calculations for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance in wastewater treatment plant.
• Clean WWTF process equipment and assist in repairs.
• Handle chemicals and perform manual labor in various conditions.

Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Wastewater Treatment Equipment

Chemical Feed Systems

Job description

Wastewater Worker
Wastewater Division
The Town of South Kingstown is seeking a qualified applicant for the role of Wastewater Worker. The Wastewater Division operates and maintains the South Kingstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, which services portions of South Kingstown and its regional partners, the Town of Narragansett and the University of Rhode Island. The facility receives septage from outlying areas, and conventional wastewater via the Town’s municipal gravity collection system and twelve pump stations. The facility also accepts and treats septage waste from Town property owners not connected to the municipal sanitary wastewater collection system. The Wastewater Division provides continuous treatment of wastewater from residential and non-residential users that meets or exceeds requirements in accordance with its Rhode Island Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit as issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Additionally, the Wastewater Division is responsible for the oversight of the On-Site Wastewater Management Program, to help ensure that the surface waters and groundwater of the Town are protected to the greatest extent possible.
The position of Wastewater Worker is responsible for performing routine maintenance in the operation and control of the Town’s wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, and wastewater collection system. This position requires the skillful, safe, and efficient operation of related tools and equipment while performing a variety of tasks, and handling of chemicals and septage. Duties include cleaning WWTF process equipment such as bar screens, comminutors, weirs, etc.; lubricates machinery; Drives, loads and unloads trucks; adjusts heat and ventilating controls; Operates valves and slide gates; assists in equipment installation, construction, or repair of any wastewater facilities; moves, stores, loads and unloads chemicals and chemical feed system hoppers; general and minor maintenance tasks. The position is also required to perform assorted tasks requiring manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions when necessary.
Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to skillfully, safely, and efficiently operate related tools and equipment; perform mathematical calculations necessary for related laboratory testing; and establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees and the public, and to effectively deal with others in a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of a pre-employment physical and background check. This position is considered essential and must be available for all shifts and during emergency events.
This 40-hour per week position has a regular schedule of 10 days on 4 days off and starts at a rate of $23.84 per hour ($49,583 annually). After successful completion of a six-month probationary period, the hourly rate increases to $24.52 ($51,000 annually) with a move to Step 1. Top step for this position will earn an hourly rate of $25.88 ($53,831 annually). This position is associated with the local Council 94 Union and will receive all benefits under their bargaining agreement. Those benefits include participation in the Employee Retirement System of Rhode Island Pension Program; up to 12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 personal days a year on top of 13 paid holidays as well as offers full medical, vision and dental coverage. This position is also eligible for incentive pay, which would increase the hourly rate depending on skills certifications attained in accordance with the C94 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To apply, please fill out an online application found by going to the Job Opportunities site on the Town website: https://www.southkingstownri.gov/Jobs.aspx Within the job posting there is a link to the online application. Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 30, 2025.