Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators; OIT II, III

Overview

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking motivated individuals to join our Wastewater Treatment team as Wastewater Treatment Operators (OIT, I, II, III). Whether you are just beginning your career or bring advanced certification and experience, this is an opportunity to play a vital role in protecting public health, safeguarding local waterways, and supporting essential community infrastructure. Operators at all levels help ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Team members monitor and operate treatment processes, maintain and repair equipment, troubleshoot system issues, and contribute to the reliable processing of the community’s wastewater. Depending on certification and experience, employees may perform entry-level learning tasks, skilled operational duties, or advanced process control and leadership responsibilities. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, working with mechanical systems, and contributing to environmental sustainability, you’ll find a meaningful and stable career path with us.

The City of Idaho Falls Public Works Department is committed to excellent public service, professional development, and building a team that keeps our community running strong.

• Placement within the Operator-in-Training, I, II, or III levels will be based on the candidate’s certifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies. Each level has its own established pay range as shown below.
• Must possess an Idaho Class B, Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.

Operator-In-Training: $20.10 - $24.51

Operator I: $21.82 - $26.63

Operator II: $23.69 - $28.95

Operator III: $25.75 - $31.49

Performs as a rotating shift operator-in-training, assists with treatment plant processes and operations, including plant electrical and mechanical support systems; checks all equipment to ensure proper operation; operates and maintains plant support systems and monitors alarm systems.

Performs routine facilities and grounds upkeep and maintenance; cleans buildings and equipment; performs maintenance and upkeep tasks; may operate sludge trucks, tractors, and related equipment; assists with chlorine system work using self-contained breathing apparatus; assists with sample collection, calibration, laboratory tests (e.g., dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual), and interprets results to evaluate plant performance; performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment and implements emergency repairs as required;

assists in snow plowing as needed; performs related duties.

• Must possess a valid Idaho State Driver's License.
• Must obtain a minimum Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Must obtain an Idaho Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training (OIT) license within twelve (12) months of hire or possess equivalent from another state.
• Must complete 0.6 Continuing Education Units in Wastewater annually.
• Residency Requirement:
  Establish residence within a 45-minute notification to respond zone from the Wastewater Treatment Plant; ability to work midnight shifts on a rotating basis.

Monitors digester and lagoon sludge levels; operates sludge transport equipment; performs general maintenance and upkeep of trucks and equipment; operates sludge dredge; conducts readings of meters and controls; updates data sheets; monitors and maintains process temperatures and flow; performs laboratory sampling and testing; ensures proper operation of treatment processes; performs related duties.

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