Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

Department: Public Works

Hiring Range: $70,097 - $78,000 (Dependent upon relevant experience)

Full Salary Range: $70,097 - $102,083

Benefits: IMRF eligible, health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter, optional 457 plan participation, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave and personal days, tuition reimbursement, PSLF eligible.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Required Knowledge and Skills: Practices and procedures for safe operations of materials, machinery, vehicles and equipment necessary for the treatment plant, lift station and pump station maintenance and operation; Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable for public works maintenance; Reading and following work orders; Use of hand and power tools; Follow safety precautions and recognize hazards; Communicate orally and in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and Responds to emergency calls outside of normal work hours as needed, which includes, but not limited to severe weather and flooding events.

Required Experience, Certificates, License and Registrations: High School diploma, or equivalent, a minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment facilities, a minimum State of Illinois EPA Class 4 Wastewater Operator’s License and a Valid State of Illinois Class D Driver’s License.

Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described herein 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. Works involves exposure to confined spaces, potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, hazardous materials and potentially infectious disease and performs moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, climb, kneel, bend, balance, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs. individually and 100 lbs. with assistance) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply with a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Human Resources at employment@libertyville.com with the subject line “WWTP Operator”. If candidates do not have a resume and prefer an application, please email the contact above. Position open until filled.

The Village of Libertyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full description available upon request.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I