The City of Appleton Utilities Department has an opening for a Water Plant Operator. Work involves comprehensive monitoring, testing, and control of all phases of the water transmission, treatment, and distribution processes including maintaining appropriate water quality and storage facility elevations, pressures, flows, and chemical dosages. Based on standard operating procedure, control parameter analysis, and independent judgment, an incumbent places system components in or out of service, adjusts chemical dosages and water flows, and initiates maintenance work processes. Quality control analyses are performed according to DATCAP-certified laboratory procedures and protocols. This position reports to the Water Operations Supervisor.
Qualifications
Post-secondary education or training in water treatment technology with college degree preferred. Two or more years of operating experience in a water treatment facility, manufacturing environment, industrial maintenance environment or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Must obtain a WDNR Surface Water Operator 1 certification within 18 months of employment.
Hours
Working shift rotations including weekends and holidays as assigned.
Salary
This is an hourly position with a starting range of $25.58 to $31.71 depending on qualifications. Sundays and holidays are paid at double time. The city offers 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.
Apply Now.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at by no later than Sunday, April 14, 2024. Resumes without an application will not be considered.