Operator in training water​/wastewater

Position: Operator in training water /wastewater
Facility Operations & Maintenance
· Equipment & Grounds Care

Valid driver's license with a clean MVR required. We're looking for a dependable Utility Worker to support operations and maintenance at a water/wastewater treatment facility. You'll perform routine servicing, equipment cleaning, grounds upkeep, and material handling — working both indoors and outdoors to keep the facility running safely and efficiently. This is a hands‑on, physical role for someone with a strong work ethic and a safety‑first mindset.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

What you’ll do

• Perform routine servicing and corrective maintenance of water and wastewater systems
• Clean vehicles, heavy equipment, bar screens, comminutors, weirs, drying beds, digesters, pumps, and other stationary and portable equipment
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections; complete minor maintenance such as oil changes and greasing
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment to load, unload, haul, and spread sand, gravel, dirt, and waste products; dig and refill ditches and trenches
• Maintain grounds and buildings — cut grass, trim trees and bushes, rake debris, and care for lawns and ornamental plantings
• Carry and supply materials, tools, and supplies to support operations and maintenance personnel
• Maintain accurate records of materials hauled by private contractors or applied to agricultural lands
• Follow oral and written directions and maintain cooperative working relationships

What you need

• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR
• High school diploma or GED (required for certifications)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry a 50 lb tool box, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout an 8-hour shift
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work at varying heights and depths
• Comfort working in environments with noise, active machinery, confined spaces, fumes, and chemicals — all required PPE will be provided
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to safety