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Wastewater Operator

City of Cedarburg
Cedarburg, Wisconsin, United States Posted Aug 31, 2026
On-siteUSD 54,500 - 76,500 / year

About this role

Wastewater Operator

Water Recycling Center

Cedarburg, Wisconsin, United States

$55k-$77k/yr Onsite Full Time

Responsibilities

  • operating equipment
  • testing samples
  • maintaining machinery

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Wisconsin wastewater operator license

  • Wisconsin driver's license, and ability to obtain a CDL with tanker endorsement within one year

  • Wastewater experience preferred

  • Technical tools mentioned

  • mobile radiophonecomputerSCADA

  • About the Department

  • General Purpose - Perform a variety of skilled operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cedarburg Water Recycling Center and collection system.

  • Position Duties

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate valves, pumps, chemical feed, screens and grit removal equipment.

  • Collect wastewater samples and perform routine laboratory testing to monitor treatment processes and plant performance; maintain records and perform tests required for regulatory compliance.

  • Perform preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment, on the distribution and collection system, and on the building and grounds.

  • Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process of wastewater; monitor and operate gauges, meters and control panels; observe and interpret variations in operating conditions.

  • Ability to participate in weekend and after hour rotations.

  • Tools & equipment used: motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, computer

  • Minimum Qualifications

Typical Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or GED is required

  • 2-year or 4-year degree in water science related field or any combination of training and experience is desirable

  • Must have or be able to obtain a Wisconsin Wastewater Operator's License with all necessary subclasses

  • Must have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License

  • Must have or be able to obtain within one year a CDL with tanker (N) endorsement

  • Must have the ability to respond within 30 minutes to plant emergencies or lift station alarms

  • Other Qualifications

Supplemental Information:

  • Pre-employment background check and drug test are required prior to hiring

  • Working knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, laboratory procedures, equipment, and collection system maintenance is preferred.

  • A working knowledge of computers is preferred.

  • Flexibility with schedule is required to accommodate changing business needs.

  • Salary range is $54,500 - $76,500 depending on experience and education

  • Physical Demands :

  • Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance

  • Physical Effort: Work requires handling fifty (50) lbs. of material or equipment, but not for sustained periods

  • Working Conditions: Some exposure to disagreeable features

  • Benefits Include :

  • Health, dental, vision insurance package

  • Paid holidays (12 annually)

  • Generous vacation and sick leave

  • On-Call pay

  • Wisconsin Retirement System (employee and employer contributions)

Benefits

  • Full time employees are eligible for health and dental insurance. Also eligible for participation in Wisconsin Retirement System, life insurance, sick and vacation pay.

  • Supplemental Questions

  • 01

  • What training or experience do you have in the wastewater treatment field?

  • 02

  • What experience do you have performing laboratory testing? Please list the types of wastewater or laboratory tests you have performed.

  • 03

  • Do you have a Wisconsin wastewater operator's license? If so, what level and subclasses do you hold?

  • 04

  • Describe your experience operating wastewater treatment processes and equipment.

  • 05

  • What computer skills do you have? Do you have experience with SCADA systems or other computerized control systems?

  • 06

  • Describe your experience with mechanical maintenance and repair, including pumps, motors, valves, lift stations, or collection systems.

  • 07

  • Do you currently have a valid CDL? If so, what class and endorsements do you hold? If not, are you willing and able to obtain a CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement within one year of employment?

  • 08

  • Are you willing to relocate in order to meet the 30-minute response time?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Required Question

  • Agency Information

  • Employer

  • City of Cedarburg (WI)

  • Municipal wastewater treatment facility serving Cedarburg by treating sewage and septage and maintaining its sanitary sewer system.

  • Year founded

  • 1988

  • Employees

  • 6

  • Industries

  • Activities

  • Organization type

  • Government

  • Headquarters

  • US

  • Wastewater Operator roles near Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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