Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators; OIT II, III

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community. It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking motivated individuals to join our Wastewater Treatment team as Wastewater Treatment Operators (OIT, I, II, III). Whether you are just beginning your career or bring advanced certification and experience, this is an opportunity to play a vital role in protecting public health, safeguarding local waterways, and supporting essential community infrastructure. Operators at all levels help ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Team members monitor and operate treatment processes, maintain and repair equipment, troubleshoot system issues, and contribute to the reliable processing of the community’s wastewater. Depending on certification and experience, employees may perform entry-level learning tasks, skilled operational duties, or advanced process control and leadership responsibilities. If you enjoy hands‑on work, problem‑solving, working with mechanical systems, and contributing to environmental sustainability, you’ll find a meaningful and stable career path with us.

The City of Idaho Falls Public Works Department is committed to excellent public service, professional development, and building a team that keeps our community running strong.

Must possess an Idaho Class B, Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire. Placement within the Operator-in-Training, I, II, or III levels will be based on the candidate’s certifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

Each level has its own established pay range as shown below.

• Level Pay Range Operator-In-Training $20.10 - $24.51
• Level Pay Range Operator I $21.82 - $26.63
• Level Pay Range Operator II $23.69 - $28.95
• Level Pay Range Operator III $25.75 - $31.49

Performs as a rotating shift operator-in-training, assist with treatment plant processes and operations, i.e., plant electrical and mechanical support systems; checks all equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and biological to ensure proper operation; operates and maintains plant support systems to include headworks fine screens, grit removal equipment, sludge pumps, heat exchangers, gravity belt thickeners, clarifiers, aeration equipment, digesters, mechanical mixing equipment, chlorination and metering equipment, emergency power generation equipment, and all associated valves, pumps, motors, and control circuitries;

monitors alarm systems. Performs generally routine facilities and grounds upkeep and maintenance; cleans buildings, equipment, primary and secondary clarifiers; performs treatment plant upkeep, mowing lawns, snow removal, etc.; performs interior and exterior painting. May operate tandem axle liquid trucks to transport and distribute processed biosolids on agricultural property; operates tractors, dump trucks, etc. as needed. Assists in operation and maintenance of all chlorination and dechlorination equipment with use of self-contained breathing apparatus during chlorine tank changing.

Assists with sample collection from various stages of the treatment process; assists with calibrating gauges, meters and measuring devices; performs some laboratory tests, such as dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual analysis; interprets laboratory test results to evaluate plant performance, uses mathematical calculations in figuring…