WPCF Plant Operator

Salary: $28.90 - $40.49 Hourly
Location : Water Pollution Control Facility - Simsbury, CT
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Job Number: 260226
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: 3/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary
Under the direction of the WPC Superintendent and following training, operates monitors and controls the instrumentation, electric motors, pumps, valves, and process of the sewage treatment; performs minor maintenance and repair work on collection system, treatment plant equipment and vehicles; performs general maintenance work in WPCF buildings and grounds. Performs routine building maintenance work. Refer to the applicable

Job Description below for further details.

Position Description and Job Functions

WPCF Plant Operator I

• Receives oral or written instructions from Process Control Operator, Foreman, or Assistant Superintendent, to carry out established procedures in the maintenance and repair of the treatment facility, pump stations, and collection system.
• Follows written or oral instructions.
• Accomplishes work using equipment manuals and established procedures.
• Operates pumps and equipment to treat wastewater.
• Follows established procedure in daily inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and related facilities.
• Monitors gauges, meters, equipment control panels, and other monitoring devices.
• Reports malfunctions and/or equipment breakdowns to supervisors.
• Extracts samples and performs standard tests.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and initiates adjustments to achieve operating efficiency.
• Maintains equipment monitoring sheets and operating logs accurately and punctually.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and makes repairs on WPCF and pump station equipment.
• Documents preventive and corrective maintenance performed.
• Operates truck to move sludge, pipe cleaning equipment and also transports materials to pump stations.
• Follows standard safety procedures and regulations.
• Reports tasks accomplished verbally or in writing to supervisor.

WPCF Plant Operator II

• Receives oral or written instructions from Process Control Operator or the Operations Foreman, depending upon assigned task to carry out established procedures in the maintenance and repair of the treatment facility, pump stations, and collection system.
• Follows written or oral instructions.
• Accomplishes work using equipment manuals and established procedures.
• Operates pumps and equipment to treat wastewater.
• Follows established procedure in daily inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and related facilities.
• Monitors gauges, meters, equipment control panels, and other monitoring devices.
• Reports malfunctions and/or equipment breakdowns to supervisors.
• Extracts samples and performs standard tests.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and initiates adjustments to achieve operating efficiency.
• Maintains equipment monitoring sheets and operating logs accurately and punctually.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and makes repairs on WPCF and pump station equipment.
• Documents preventive and corrective maintenance performed.
• Operates truck to move sludge, pipe cleaning equipment and also transports materials to pump stations.
• Performs standby duties as assigned.
• Performs weekend duties and responds to emergency call outs, plant alarms, and sewer line blockages.
• Follows standard safety procedures and regulations.
• Reports tasks accomplished verbally or in writing to supervisor.
• Performs related work as assigned

WPCF Plant Operator III

• Receives oral or written instructions from Process Control Operator or the Operations Foreman, depending upon the assigned task, to carry out established procedures in the maintenance and repair of the treatment facility, pump stations, and collection system.
• Follows written or oral instructions.
• Accomplishes work using equipment manuals and established procedures.
• Operates pumps and equipment to treat wastewater.
• Follows established procedure in daily inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and related facilities.
• Monitors gauges, meters, equipment control panels, and other monitoring devices.
• Reports malfunctions and/or equipment breakdowns to supervisors.
• Extracts samples and performs standard tests.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and initiates adjustments to achieve operating efficiency.
• Maintains equipment monitoring sheets and operating logs accurately and punctually.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and makes repairs on WPCF and pump station equipment.
• Documents preventive and corrective maintenance performed.
• Operates truck to move sludge, pipe cleaning equipment and also transports materials to pump stations.
• Performs standby duties as assigned.
• Performs weekend duties and responds to emergency call outs, plant alarms, and sewer line blockages.
• Follows standard safety procedures and regulations.
• Reports tasks accomplished verbally or in writing to supervisor.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
WPCF Plant Operator I

• Ability to diagnose…