City of Appleton

Wastewater Plant Operator

The City of Appleton Department of Utilities has an opening for a Wastewater Plant Operator. This is a skilled technical position responsible for supporting a wide variety of day-to-day operations and maintenance activities at the wastewater treatment plant. Work involves a full range of process support duties along with coordinating operational tasks to accommodate maintenance activities. The incumbent is expected to perform with a comparable level of independence and judgment and within departmental procedures and regulatory rules to maintain compliance with the facility's Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit. This position reports to the Wastewater Operations Supervisor.

Qualifications

Associates degree or vocational training in wastewater technology, environmental science, or related field preferred.

• Previous experience in in wastewater treatment or a related field is a plus, but not required – we’re willing to train the right candidate!

Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand basic treatment processes.

• Possession or the ability to obtain WDNR Wastewater Operator certification (certification subgrades A1, B, C, D, L, P and SS) within 48 months of employment and maintain the certificate when employed.

Schedule

This position has a 10-week rotation among 10 Operators with majority of shifts being the 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm dayshift, along with multiple three-to-four-day long weekends during the shift rotations.

Salary

The hiring range is $28.00 – $36.34 hourly, PLUS an additional $0.50/hour Treatment Operations shift differential along with double time paid when working Sundays and Holidays. With the addition of the City’s excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply Now!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at www.appletonwi.gov by no later than Sunday, February 16, 2025. Resumes without an application will not be considered. 

City of Appleton Human Resources

100 N. Appleton Street, 6^th floor

Appleton, WI 54911

Phone: (920) 832-6458

Email: humanresources@appleton.org

Equal Opportunity Employer