Wastewater Collections Operator I
Wastewater Collections Operator I
Full-time
Starting pay rate: $25.45/hr
The City of Wentzville:
The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 12 holidays, two floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, a discounted recreation center membership and more!
Position Summary:
The Wastewater Collections Operator I position will assist with the daily operations of the city’s wastewater collection systems, including performing checks, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping of the wastewater collection system. Incumbents in this position will also assist with jetting sewers, TV camera inspections and collection system repairs along with performing custodial and maintenance duties throughout the facilities and ground.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection facilities and equipment or other relevant experience is required.
- Job-relevant certification/license, vocational/technical program completion or completion of apprenticeship preferred.
- Certification Wastewater DNR Operator Class D preferred, or the ability to obtain within 180 days of employment required.
- Valid Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement preferred, or the ability to obtain within 180 days of employment required.
- Wastewater Collections D license (MWEA) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the functions of the wastewater collection systems, related state and federal regulations, lift station equipment, and sewer line maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
- Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
Apply online at www.wentzvillemo.gov/careers. The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.