The Village of Itasca is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position in the Public Works Department. The selected candidate will be placed into a Category II or Category I (apprentice) level, depending on qualifications. Under the general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, this position performs the following work in the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. Regular hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday.
Significant Responsibilities
- Maintain the required willingness to respond to emergency calls twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week. A minimum of 80% WWTP emergency response rate is required.
- Learn, practice and portray all village safety procedures/practices and equipment.
- Skillfully operate the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in all aspects of WWTP work.
- Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers, other Village employees, and the general public.
- Operate computer software that is related to the Wastewater Division such as excel, word, ArcGIS, and asset management software.
Essential Duties
- Monitor and manipulate supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to assure the WWTP is operating within Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance.
- Maintain desire to develop education towards receiving a Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
- Monitor WWTP site to maintain compliance with the village’s IEPA No-exposure Permit
- While in a confined space, utilize proper PPE and complete proper safety documentation forms associated with confined space entry.
- Assure proper laboratory quality controls are maintained using Standard Methods on all laboratory procedures and be able to perform analysis on all wastewater parameters performed by village staff
- Possess working knowledge of village policies, procedures, safety practices.
- Oversee the completion of the Village’s contracted maintenance programs.
- Operate a variety of machinery in order to maintain, repair and install village owned utilities. Typical machinery includes but not limited to combination loader/backhoe, excavators, articulating loaders, skidsters, Class “B” CDL dump trucks, vacuum/flusher vehicles, tractors, and 90lbs. breaker-hammers.
- When necessary, respond to and manage emergency events including but not limited to issues at the WWTP and storm/sanitary pump stations.
- Work with crew leader to organize and prioritize asset management work orders and update asset information and close when completed.
- Find products or product information by contacting suppliers for unique or unusual situations.
- Communicate using e-mail and work with schedules on a web-based calendar program.
- Use a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) to collect utility information.
- Visit multiple wastewater or stormwater sites to take readings on pumps and perform condition assessments.
- Assist with other public works activities such as snow removal, street repairs, special events and holiday decorations when required.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Position Requirements – Category II
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Class “2” IEPA Wastewater Operator Certification preferred with equivalent experience considered.
- Must possess a valid class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brake and tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain one within a year.
Position Requirements – Category I
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must possess a valid class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brake and tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain one within a year.
Required Abilities
- Requires working knowledge of the care and use of the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in WWTP and lift station maintenance and repair.
- Requires working knowledge of wastewater collection system repair procedures and techniques.
- Requires the ability to follow verbal, written instructions and take notes in the field when necessary.
- Requires the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Requires the ability to work outside under inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow and extreme heat or cold.
Starting Wage
The wages for this position are as established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Itasca and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150. The current FY 2025 hourly range is $30.49 – $43.55 for a Category II position and $27.45 – $39.22 for a Category I position.
In addition to the starting wage, the Village offers an excellent benefits package including participation in IMRF.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1f3e5d9a-3f3f-42f5-836e-95c8b4616589/VILLAGE-OF-ITASCA
Applications will be accepted until October 21, 2024. The successful candidate must pass a background check, drug/alcohol test, computer proficiency test and physical.
The Village of Itasca is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
