Certified Wastewater Operator

The City of St. Charles strives to hire highly skilled, competent, dedicated, customer-oriented staff who pride themselves on performing their duties to the highest level of excellence. If you seek a rewarding career in public service with a great team, you may be the candidate we are looking for! This position is Responsible for a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants and lift stations.

• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and machinery and control panels used in the treatment process, including but not limited to, pumps, compressors, motors, and sludge dewatering equipment.
• Operate the wastewater treatment process in accordance with all applicable laws and EPA regulations and make necessary process control adjustments as needed or directed by the supervisor.
• Troubleshoot, repair and report equipment malfunctions and process abnormalities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery including greasing and rebuilding pumps and motors and changing oil compressors, aerators, and filters.
• Inspect and maintain lift stations.
• Collect samples and perform tests for quality and investigate service complaints dealing directly with the public. 
• Respond to emergencies such as equipment failures and high-level alarms at plants and lift stations; operate, inspect, maintain and repair the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) 
• Assist in citywide programs such as snow and ice removal, or any additional citywide programs. 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in Public Works and/or constructions industry. 
• Class 1 Wastewater Operators License issued by the Illinois EPA, or receipt of one within five years.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant and lift stations.
• Fundamental math skills to calculate things like amounts of material, miles driven, hours worked. 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with co-workers and the public are required.
• Ability to take initiative and make effective decisions in the field. 
• Proficient with various software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Lawson). 
• Work under varied environmental conditions and the ability to lift to 82 pounds.
• Carry a wireless communications device to respond to emergency calls twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (reporting no later than 60 minutes of the call-in).
• Valid class A CDL with appropriate endorsements or obtain within 6 months of hire (in-house training).
• If selected, successful completion of a thorough background check (including fingerprinting), physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen will be required.

Pay range is per the Teamster's Collective Bargaining Agreement with starting pay commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, retirement savings options, and much more!

 Resumes and any additional documents can be attached to the on-line application system. If you are unable to apply online, or for other assistance, please contact 630-377-4446. To see what it is like to work for the City of St. Charles check out our YouTube Channel.

 The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.