Wastewater Recycling Center - Operator

Wastewater Operator

General Purpose
- Perform a variety of skilled operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cedarburg Water Recycling Center and collection system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate valves, pumps, chemical feed, screens and grit removal equipment. Collect wastewater samples and perform routine laboratory testing to monitor treatment processes and plant performance; maintain records and perform tests required for regulatory compliance. Perform preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment, on the distribution and collection system, and on the building and grounds. Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process of wastewater;

monitor and operate gauges, meters and control panels; observe and interpret variations in operating conditions. Ability to participate in weekend and after hour rotations. Tools & equipment used: motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, computer

Typical Qualifications :

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• 2-year or 4-year degree in water science related field or any combination of training and experience is desirable
• Must have or be able to obtain a Wisconsin Wastewater Operator's License with all necessary subclasses
• Must have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License
• Must have or be able to obtain within one year a CDL with tanker (N) endorsement
• Must have the ability to respond within 30 minutes to plant emergencies or lift station alarms

Supplemental Information:

• Pre-employment background check and drug test are required prior to hiring
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, laboratory procedures, equipment, and collection system maintenance is preferred.
• A working knowledge of computers is preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule is required to accommodate changing business needs.
• Salary range is $54,500 - $76,500 depending on experience and education

Physical Demands :

• Manual Dexterity:
  Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance
• Physical Effort:
  Work requires handling fifty (50) lbs. of material or equipment, but not for sustained periods
• Working Conditions:
  
  Some exposure to disagreeable features

Benefits Include :

• Health, dental, vision insurance package
• Paid holidays (12 annually)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• On-Call pay
• Wisconsin Retirement System (employee and employer contributions)