Wastewater Operator

Job Posted December 2, 2025

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Portland Water District is currently recruiting for our Wastewater Operator position!! Join our team and take pride in knowing you are part of protecting Casco Bay!!
Portland Water District Wastewater department treats an average of 20 million gallons of wastewater per day. We operate four treatment plants throughout the service area, 76 pump stations and over 100 miles of pipe help convey and treat wastewater. Learn the basics of wastewater collections, pump stations, combined sewer overflows, asset management, and wastewater treatment in our Wastewater Services department at Portland Water District!!

Our Wastewater Operator is a learning position that will perform a broad range of tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the wastewater plant and systems, and to provide support for the Operations Department. Assist others with the completion of skilled tasks, and to develop knowledge and experience with the activities, equipment and regulations required in all areas of the wastewater system.

The position will develop the necessary skills to be successful in wastewater procedures, wastewater plant operations, and wastewater systems. The incumbent will have two years under our training provision to acquire the necessary licenses, and may be required to participate in the on-call rotation and possible shift rotation. The pay structure on this position starts at $25.98. Upon completion of the probationary period, the hourly rate of pay increases to $27.34.

Our rich benefit plan includes 13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (2 of which are deposited into your bank at hire), accrued sick time, employer matching 457 retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, uniform with laundry service, etc. Please view our complete 2025 benefit guide at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To view a detailed job description for our WWO, or view our excellent benefit package, please visit our website .org. PWD is an EOE, offering competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefit package.