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Water Utility Treatment Plant Operator
Job in
Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, 53074, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
City of Port Washington, WI
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Water Utility Department, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Summary
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Utility's 4 MGD surface water treatment plant.
- This position requires that the individual become fully trained in all operations of the 4 MGD Surface Water Filtration Plant. Operates and maintains pumps, chemical feed equipment, process equipment, filters, SCADA system, and building facilities. This position works on a rotating shift.
- Fills out daily plant record and turbidity monitoring sheets hourly
- Checks and records chemical weight levels for coagulant, phosphate, fluoride, and carbon hourly
- Tests turbidity and chlorine hourly
- Performs chlorine contact time calculations hourly.
- Performs lab work including the sampling of bacteria, pH, phosphate, and fluoride
- Fills and monitors 3 elevated storage tank.
- Backwashes filters as needed.
- Follows job safety requirements in accordance with all State and Federal regulations. Participates in regular job safety meetings.
- Collects samples, and prepares and submits required reports (lab results, water usage, etc.) to DNR, EPA, and PSC.
- Must hold a Surface Water Grade 1 Certificate issued by the State of Wisconsin or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- Has a thorough knowledge of current methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of a surface water treatment plant.
- Has the ability to stand or sit for lengthy periods of time performing both lab and office work.
- Able to work evenings, early mornings, or overnight as required
- Ability to read, interpret and apply federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Ability to make independent judgements and/or recommendations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to display initiative.
Ability to work rotating schedule
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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