Water Operator – Night Shift

Nsmjawa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IMRF pension

Paid personal days

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending program

Job summary

The Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (NSMJAWA) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Night Shift Water Operator at the O’Hare Airport Main Pumping Station in Chicago, IL.

You will operate pumps and control equipment during a 12-hour night shift, supporting water delivery to seven northwest suburban communities, with supervision from the Operations Manager and opportunities to work independently.

Job description

The Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (NSMJAWA), a governmental organization, is seeking to fill a full-time, non-exempt, night-shift Water Operator position at the O’Hare Airport Main Pumping Station. The primary responsibility of this position is to operate and manage pumps and control equipment during a 12-hour night shift to supply water to seven (7) northwest suburban Chicago communities. Additional duties include performing routine general maintenance, custodial tasks, and responding to emergency situations as needed. Works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager but is often required to work independently.

The position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in water or wastewater operations, industrial/manufacturing operations, or equivalent. A combination of water or wastewater experience with HVAC, electrical, or mechanical maintenance experience will also be considered. Knowledge of water chemistry, PLCs, or SCADA systems is a plus.

A valid State of Illinois or equivalent driver’s license is required. Possession of an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Class “C” or higher Public Water Supply Operator’s License is required. For continued employment, a newly appointed employee must obtain the IEPA Class “C” license within two (2) years of the appointment date.

The non-exempt Water Operator position is for night shift, 7 PM – 7 AM, with a 36-hour work week followed by a 48-hour work week. The starting hourly wage is dependent on qualifications and ranges from $32.94/hour to $50.77/hour. In addition, the night-shift Water Operator receives a premium pay of $1.50 per hour and eight (8) hours of overtime each bi-weekly pay period. Excellent benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance on day 1, IMRF pension, paid personal, vacation and sick days, and tuition reimbursement program, deferred compensation plans, and flexible spending programs.