FULL-TIME
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I/II
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The City of Woodstock is accepting INTERNAL and EXTERNALapplications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II with the Public Works Department.

The City of Woodstock is a charming historic community of 25,630, located 55 miles northwest of Chicago on Metra rail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Woodstock is a community unlike any other boasting historic 19th century buildings, dining, entertainment, accommodations, specialty shops, professional services, art galleries, and live theater. The City employs 353 (full, part-time and seasonal) employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as Office of the City Manager, Development Services - Building & Planning, Development Services - Engineering, Economic Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Opera House, Police, Public Library, Public Works, and Recreation. Our employees work to serve the residents with responsive customer service and strive to make the City of Woodstock the best community it can be.

JOB SUMMARIES:

Wastewater Treatment Operator I: This position is responsible to perform intermediate skilled work in the maintenance and repair of specialized machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant and related work as required. The work is performed under the supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent.

Wastewater Treatment Operator II: This position is responsible to operate wastewater treatment plant equipment, perform equipment maintenance tasks and monitor operations. The work is performed under the supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I:

• High school diploma/equivalent with a prior responsible work experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Class 4 Wastewater Certification within eighteen months (18) from date of hire.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for eligibility of City coverage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class 3 or Class 2 Wastewater Certification.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II:

• High school diploma/equivalent with a minimum of six (6) years' wastewater treatment plant operations work experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Class 1 Wastewater Certification.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for eligibility of City coverage.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Please see attached Job Descriptions

DAYS/HOURS FOR THE POSITION:

Regularly scheduled work days and hours for this position are: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm with rotating weekends (Saturdays at straight time and Sundays at overtime.) The position also requires after hours call-ins via an overtime rotation list.

SALARY:

Starting anticipated pay rates are $30.50 per hour for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I and $32.00 per hour for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II in accordance with the Local 150 Union contract. These rates will increase to $31.65 per hour and $33.20 per hour, respectively, effective May 1, 2025. Position includes eligibility for full benefits package of group health insurance, benefit time, and IMRF retirement plan.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2025