Wastewater Plant Operator

About the role

Join Our Team as a Wastewater Operator Where Water Gets a Fresh Start! This is a technically skilled, professional, state certified position responsible for successful continuous, real-time operations of a 15.5 MGD advanced secondary wastewater treatment facility. The Wastewater Facility Operator is responsible for operational control and maintaining plant processes within the facility's Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust the wastewater flow and treatment processes.
• Keep records, logs, and charts.
• Operate, control, and make necessary repairs to a wide range of equipment.
• Maintain process controls, collect samples, and perform physical and chemical analyses.

Requirements

• Associate degree or vocational training in wastewater technology, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in wastewater treatment, plant operations, or maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Possession or the ability to obtain WDNR Advanced Wastewater Operator certification (certification subgrades A1, B, C, D, L, P and SS) preferred within 48 months of employment and maintain the certificate when employed.

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are advantageous.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and related regulations.
• Ability to use various tools, equipment, and technology related to plant operations (e.g., SCADA systems).
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in outdoor environments and handle physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

• 9 Standard Holidays plus 4 Floating Holidays
• Vacation, personal time off and compensation time
• Double time on Sundays and Holidays
• Health, life, dental and vision insurance
• Long-term disability
• Wisconsin Retirement System Pension
• 457 and Roth Retirement

Pay

Competitive hourly wage from $26.47 - $37.06, plus an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.

Schedule

24/7 operation with a 10 week rotation among 10 operators; the majority of shifts are dayshift (0700‑1500).