Wastewater Facilities Operator

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Wastewater Facilities Operator with the DuPage County Department of Public Works.

This position is assigned to the IUOE Local 399 Bargaining Unit Position

Hiring Salary is based upon Wastewater Operator Certification level:

Class 4 Wastewater Operator Certification- $57,500

Class 3 Wastewater Operator Certification- $62,500

Class 2 Wastewater Operator Certification- $67,500

Class 1 Wastewater Operator Certification- $74,500  

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Responsibilities include:

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and machinery through proper operation, routine checks, and ongoing maintenance

• Draws samples of water for laboratory tests and analyses

• Notes changes in effluent and takes corrective action

• Starts and stops filter machinery and pumps

• Cleans filter machinery and removes sludge accumulations

• Adds chemicals according to prescribed standards

• Reads gauges and transmits data to superior

• Performs routine chemical analyses of water

• General plant upkeep such as painting and grass cutting

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent, 

• Completion of one high school level course in chemistry

• One year of experience in a water treatment plant, pumping station, or sewage treatment plant

• A valid Illinois driver's license

• An Illinois Class IV, or higher, Wastewater Operators Certificate

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in a field environment.  The work environment for this position regularly includes working in varies outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, with hazardous chemicals, and with fumes or airborne particles.