Wastewater Treatment

Salary: $22.45 – $24.43 hourly. Job Type: Full‑time. Location: Logan, Utah. Department: Environmental. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt. Closing Date: September 20, 2026.

Pay

• Hourly rate: $22.45 – $24.43.
• Level 1 Operator salary grade (Min – Mid – Max): $46,706 – $54,948 – $63,190.
• Level 2 Operator salary grade (Min – Mid – Max): $51,544 – $60,652 – $69,750.
• Level 3 Operator salary grade (Min – Mid – Max): $56,906 – $66,948 – $76,991 (Grade IV operators start at the 1st quartile: $61,927).

Schedule

Full‑time position; must be available for various shifts and on‑call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years full‑time experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Valid Utah driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire.
• Level 1: No wastewater certification or a Grade I certification; must obtain Grade I certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Level 2: Must possess a Grade II wastewater treatment certification from the State of Utah.
• Level 3: Must possess a Grade III or Grade IV wastewater treatment certification from the State of Utah.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and work in loud, odorous, slippery, high‑temperature, or otherwise strenuous environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant process equipment (pumps, motors, aerators, mixers, screens, grit chambers, UV disinfection systems, blowers, washer/compactors, grit classifiers, presses, etc.) according to plant guidelines.
• Monitor control panels and the SCADA system to assess condition and operation of all system components.
• Use computer and mobile devices to input, retrieve, and record equipment maintenance data.
• Adjust operational parameters as instructed and check equipment for abnormal noises, odors, colors, leaks, pressures, alignment, vibration, heat, damage, corrosion, wear, or other deviations.
• Identify and report equipment problems to the foreman and wastewater treatment manager.
• Take samples for laboratory analysis and conduct routine screening tests (dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, coliform), adjusting processes as needed.
• Calculate dosage and flow rates.
• Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, or installation work as required.
• Clean pipes and equipment; remove snow and ice from walkways, basins, lines, and other surfaces.
• Operate forklifts, utility vehicles, and rotary mixer trucks.
• Handle and transport biosolids, rags, and grit.
• Attend training classes and complete educational programs per plant guidelines.
• Provide field training and coaching to other operators as needed.
• Maintain plant security, confront unauthorized persons, and notify law enforcement when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment theory and principles.
• Troubleshooting and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal, written, phone, and radio communication.
• Operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with foreman, plant manager, city employees, officials, and the public.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use preventative‑maintenance software and the plant SCADA system.

Benefits

Benefits are available to full‑time employees.