Water Treatment/ Distribution Operator

Clay Today; Princeton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,523,000 - 5,018,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Princeton is seeking a Water Treatment/Distribution Operator for full-time work at the Water Treatment Plant in Princeton, IL. The role includes installing, repairing, and maintaining water mains and hydrants, performing hydrant flushing, flow testing, and leak detection, and managing chemical dosage rates.

Duties include equipment operation, building maintenance, snow removal, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in all weather conditions.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment and distribution systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain water mains, service lines, valves, curb boxes, and fire hydrants.
• Perform hydrant flushing, flow testing, and leak detection; operate excavation/utility equipment.
• Manage chemical supply and dosage rates and complete required testing documentation.
• Handle building/grounds maintenance, snow removal, and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Heavy lifting 50+ lbs

Safety awareness

Following written and verbal instr

Public works experience

Equipment operation experience

Ability to work in all weather

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Water Treatment/Distribution Operator

The City of Princeton is accepting applications for a full-time Water Treatment/Distribution Operator at the Water Treatment Plant. Performs a variety of duties to support the operation and maintenance of the municipal water system including installing, repairing, and maintaining water mains, service lines, valves, curb boxes, and fire hydrants, as well as conducting hydrant flushing, flow testing, and leak detection. Operates excavation and utility equipment, manages chemical supply and dosage rates, and completes required state and federal testing documentation. Additional duties include general building and grounds maintenance, snow removal, and responding to after-hours or weekend emergencies.

Qualifications: qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in all weather conditions, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Public works and equipment experience preferred. Ability to obtain a Class C Water License within 2 years of hiring preferred, and a Class B CDL within six months.

Starting wage: $31.00/hour minimum.

(EOE)