Utility Operator (Water/Wastewater)

Location(s): Baraboo, Marshfield | Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, and LTE Available | Hourly

About the role

The Utility Operator position supports Water and Wastewater utility operation project tasks such as sample collection, site observations, data collection and reporting, and other field work as necessary. This role requires localized travel to our various Water/Wastewater clients. MSA is open to considering candidates for full-time, part-time, or LTE roles, and your preferences can be discussed during the interview process.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee-owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play. Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial: "As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners." — Project Engineer, Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site monitoring of utility projects to record daily observations, collect samples, and conduct system maintenance as needed.
• Accurately and clearly documents observations and data.
• Reviews and adheres to written health and safety protocols.
• Contributes to monthly and annual reporting requirements executed by Utility Administration staff.
• Attends regular utility operator team meetings to review process and address issues.
• Performs benchtop wet chemistry analysis for pH, nutrients, dissolved oxygen, and other chemical parameters.
• Performs calculations as related to assigned operation tasks.
• Develops knowledge of utility operation and maintenance activities to maintain quality and efficient operation of the system.
• Assists in quality control of all utility operation work by continuously verifying completeness, continuity, and accuracy of all work and pointing out any inconsistencies to the appropriate person.

Physical Requirements

Field Duties:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grab, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to stand for extended periods with frequent walking, bending, kneeling, balancing, and crouching.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Manual labor is expected in the form of shoveling, hammering, chopping, climbing, and traveling long distances by foot.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Office Duties:

• Required to sit for extended periods with occasional walking and standing and occasional bending, kneeling, balancing, or crouching.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 2+ years of Water/Wastewater Operator experience required
• WI Water & Wastewater Operator certification preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer (no sponsorship provided for this position)

Benefits

• Immediate ownership with 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Short-term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts across all disciplines
• Flexible work-life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay

Compensation Range: $24–$38 per hour (commensurate with experience)