Water/Wastewater Operator

City of Chamberlain; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

SDRS pension

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

City of Chamberlain is seeking a permanent full-time Water/Wastewater Operator to operate and maintain our water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. The role requires testing, chemical adjustments, record-keeping, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment, plus installation and repair of lines.

Reading diagrams, blueprints and technical manuals is essential; shifts are varied, with overtime and rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain CDL and Class I licenses within 12 months.
• Able to read diagrams, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dependable work ethic.
• Will be required to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Able to maintain records and operate treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems.
• Perform testing and chemical adjustments.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Install and repair water and sewer lines.
• Keep records and read technical diagrams.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Blueprint reading

Technical manuals

Mechanical ability

Dependable

Courteous

Education

CDL license within 1 year

Class I license within 1 year

Job description

Chamberlain has a permanent full-time Water/Wastewater position open. The position is responsible for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment and distribution. Job responsibilities include performing testing and chemical adjustments, maintaining records, maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment, installing and repairing water and sewer lines. Applicant should be able to read diagrams, blueprints and technical manuals. The applicant will be required to work varying shifts, overtime, rotating weekends and holidays. The applicant must be dependable, courteous, and possess a mechanical ability. Applicant must be able to obtain a CDL and Class I licenses within one year. Benefits package will include health insurance, SDRS pension, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays.

Position open until filled with a starting wage of $25 per hr. with potential for higher amounts based on experience and certification level.

City of Chamberlain, 715 N. Main, Chamberlain, SD 57325.

EOE