Water/Wastewater Operator - Mill Creek

Lake County, Illinois; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Public Works seeks a water and wastewater plant operator to maintain and operate its water and sanitary sewer facilities serving residents of Lake County. The role includes logging daily plant operations, sampling, basic chemical analyses, routine maintenance, and responding to abnormal conditions, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The position runs Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm with potential overtime, weekend duty, and 24-hour on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Daily logs of plant operations, including flow recordings from hydrant/pumps.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Daily inventory of chemical usage.
• Maintain and operate public water supplies and sanitary sewer systems.
• Draw water samples for testing and perform basic chemical analyses of water.
• Investigate abnormal conditions and respond to complaints.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

IEPA wastewater/water operator certificate goal (Class D or IV)

Job description

Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates, and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile-long levee. This Public Works position is to maintain and operate water and sanitary sewer plants.

• Daily logs of plant operations, including flow recordings from hydrant/pumps.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Daily inventory of chemical usage.
• Maintaining and operating public water supplies, sanitary sewer systems and preventative/routine building and grounds maintenance.
• Draw water samples for testing and perform basic chemical analyses of water.
• Investigate and resolve any abnormal conditions in plant operations and investigate any complaints.

• Good knowledge of methods, practices, materials, tools and knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in the operation and maintenance of public water supplies and/or water reclamation facilities.

Education and/or Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in the field of water and/or wastewater treatment operation is useful.
• One-year probationary period with 2 years to acquire a Class IV Wastewater Operator’s Certificate or a Class D Water Operator’s Certificate, issued by the IEPA.
• Basic computer skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.
• Requires the ability to perform basic mechanical repairs.

Physical Requirements

• Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and digging
• Pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

This position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm and must be available for occasional overtime duty, weekend duty and 24-hour call on a rotating basis.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening and drug testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).