Water Plant Operator - 12 Hour

ALLETE, Inc.; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability & Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement

Job summary

Superior Water, Light and Power, Inc. is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate and maintain the drinking water plant and related facilities in Superior, WI. The role requires working rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights, with possible on-call duties.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Certification options include WDNR grades; a six‑month window applies for obtaining the required certificates. SWL&P sponsors one TS exam within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; 1+ year in water treatment or distribution equipment preferred.
• Must meet one of the WDNR certification options and obtain the WDNR Grade T-S within six months of start date, or obtain WDNR Grade T-G and also the T-S within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the drinking water plant and auxiliary facilities.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights; may be on-call or standby.
• Make operational decisions based on device readings and alarms.
• Direct actions during emergencies and serve as a contact for customers after hours.

Skills

Water treatment

Water distribution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Business Unit Superior Water, Light and Power, Inc.

• This is a technical position involved in and responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a drinking water plant and auxiliary facilities.
• This position requires the Operator to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights and may be assigned on-call or standby duty.
• The Operator makes decisions pertaining to the operation of machinery and equipment based on visual or audio information collected from devices and instruments.
• The Operator directs actions during emergencies and serves as a contact for internal and external customers (i.e. after hours and weekend dispatching).

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required
  • One year or more demonstrated experience maintaining water treatment and/or distribution equipment as a surface or ground water treatment plant operator, or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Candidates must meet one of the following certification requirements:

Option 1

• Possess a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Water Plant Operators Certification, Grade T-S, or an equivalent certification.
• If holding an equivalent certification, the employee must obtain the WDNR Grade T-S Certification within six (6) months of their start date.

OR

Option 2

• Possess a WDNR Water Plant Operators Certification, Grade T-G, or an equivalent certification.

AND

• Obtain the WDNR Grade T-S Certification within six (6) months of their start date.

Additionally:

• SWL&P will sponsor the cost of one T S Certification exam within the six month period.
• In the event the successful candidate does not pass theT S Certificationexam they may retake the exam more times at their own expense, as long as they have fulfilled the requirement of possessing the certification within sixmonths of start date.
• IF the successful candidate does not possess a T S Certification within six months of start date, they will be deemed disqualified, placed in layoff and will be unable to reapply for the Water Plant Operator position until they have obtained the certification.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully complete a physical work screen.
• Shift work and frequently working alone is required.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• This position is subject to DOT PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Regulations.
• Subject to the residency requirement of being within 40 minutes time from the reporting location.

Compensation:

• The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $45.44 - $50.49. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Engagement, and more.

About Us

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas. Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St. Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered. SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers. SWL&P plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Superior offers big city perks with Duluth MN right across the bridge, yet still maintains its own small town peace with quiet neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.Located on Lake Superior, with stunning scenic views, many nearby parks, and abundant outdoor recreation for all seasons.

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 90 days of the posting close date.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

ALLETE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR department at 218-723-7553.