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Salary : $36,025.60 - $52,707.20 Annually
Location : 1800 Vermont Road, Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 6112
Department: Water Pollution Control
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 6:00 PM Central
Nature of Work
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE'S WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!
The City of Huntsville's Water Pollution Control department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our
Water Pollution Control Utility Worker positions.
Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.
Come join our growing Water Pollution Control Team! Apply today!
About our Department:
The Water Pollution Control Department has a key role in keeping our community's waterways clean and safe. WPC is responsible for removing pollutants from the wastewater ("sewage") we generate in our daily lives at home, in schools, and in our businesses and industries. Each year, WPC purifies billions of gallons of wastewater, and returns the clean reclaimed water to our waterways.
Water Pollution Control Utility Worker Position Overview:
This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and machinery used in the cleaning and general maintenance of sewers and treatment facilities. Work involves heavy manual work requiring considerable skill in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater collections system and treatment facilities. Work involves occasional truck driving as well as the operation of various machines and equipment.
Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:
A valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Some experience driving a single axle truck or tractor is desired.
WorkKeys Assessment Instructions:
Applicants must provide the Workkeys scores on the application to move forward in the process.
Score at least the minimum in the following components of the WorkKeys Assessment: (WorkKeys testing is available at any 2-year college)
WorkKeys Assessment minimum qualifications.
Applied Math (minimum = 4)
Graphic Literacy (Locating Information) (minimum = 4)
Workplace Documents (Reading for information) (minimum = 3)
To Schedule your WorkKeys Assessment:
www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-job-seekers/shared/test-site-locator-form.html
WorkKeys Result Submission:
The Water Pollution Control Utility Worker posting will close on July 27, 2026 , at 6:00 p.m. CST. Applicants must provide the Workkeys scores on the application to move forward in the process. The WorkKeys Skill Report or WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate along with scores, received from the testing agency, must be received on or before you are scheduled for an interview. You can use the following methods to submit your WorkKey results:
1. Attach the WorkKeys Skill Report or WorkKeys Center Readiness Certificate to your application.
2. Submit the WorkKeys results to the City of Huntsville Human Resource Department.
3. Submit the WorkKeys results during the interview.
Applicants who fail to submit the required WorkKeys Skill Report or Career Readiness Certificate along with scores will automatically be eliminated from the hiring process.
A valid Commercial driver's license Class B with Tank endorsement (Utility Worker must complete learners permitting within three months of beginning the apprenticeship program and Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within nine months of beginning the apprenticeship program.
Successful completion of the WPC Wastewater Worker Apprenticeship Program. (Apprenticeship program would have to be completed within 18 months of the beginning of apprenticeship program as a condition of employment.) Please use the following link to view complete list of requirements and benchmarks:
For More Information Regarding the Water Pollution Control Utility Worker Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:
Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request
The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.
Below is a summary of the City's benefit offerings:
The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.
Medical Insurance
All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville's group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.
Dental Plan
The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.
Vision Plan
The City's vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.
Retirement
The City's retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.
Life Insurance
The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.
Disability Insurance
The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).
Voluntary Life / AD&D
The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage.
The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Please refer to the plan summary for additional information.
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off-the-Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off-the-Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City offers two flexible spending account options to assist with unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. These pre-taxed accounts require a qualifying receipt and may be reimbursed by mail or direct deposit. A pre-loaded debit card is available for enrollees in the medical account. The flexible spending accounts are administered by Health Equity/WageWorks.
Financial Wellness
The City provides a confidential financial wellness program through SmartDollar for all full-time employees. The program offers online tools and a step-by-step plan that is self-paced to help employees as they journey to reach their financial goals. There is no cost to the employee for participation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We know that dealing with day-to-day stresses can be distracting. The City provides a confidential EAP program to assist with life's stresses. EAP services may be coordinated through Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) or through the Employee Resources and Program Manager at the City's Health & Wellness Center. Resources may include substance abuse, grief and loss, marriage/family communication, managing stress and depression, parenting, and more. There is no waiting period for this benefit.
Health & Wellness Center
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The City's Health & Wellness Center is more than just a clinic. The Center provides cost-effective health care and on-line services at no cost to the individual. Open Monday through Saturday, the Center provides medical services including acute, primary, and preventive care, as well as annual physicals. The Center also offers routine blood work, immunizations, wellness coaching, chronic disease management, many generic medications dispensed on-site, and much more. If an onsite appointment isn't possible, Telehealth Services are available 24/7/365. All City employees, covered retirees, and covered dependents age 3 and above are eligible for services at the Center as well as telehealth services.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans: RSA-1 (State of Alabama) and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no accrual maximum for employee sick leave.
Annual Leave
Annual leave for eligible employees is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours (or the equivalent for fire suppression) to the next calendar year.
Military Leave
The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty-one days per year. Also, employees called into active service may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.
Holidays
The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Two additional floating holidays may be declared each year at the discretion of the Mayor.
Longevity Pay
The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full-time service as of October 1st of each year.
College 529 Savings Program
The City makes it easy for friends and family to give the gift of a college education. The 529 college savings program is administered by CollegeCounts, through payroll deduction, and offers tax advantages and other benefits.
Other Benefits
Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Disclosure:
The City offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees. The list above offers a summary of those benefits. The information is intended as a general reference and should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD) or contact the City of Huntsville Benefits Office for more details. If there is a conflict between this information and the actual plan document or policies, the plan documents or policies will always govern.
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Do you acknowledge you must present your WorkKeys Skills Report or Workkeys Center Readiness Certificate on or before you can move forward in the hiring process?

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Did you score at least the minimum in the following components of the WorkKeys assessment: Applied Math (minimum = 4), Graphic Literacy (minimum = 4) and Workplace Documents (minimum = 3)?

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• No

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Please indicate your Applied Math score from your WorkKeys results. (This will be verified by your WorkKeys Skill Report or WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificates you submit with your application).
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Please indicate your Graphic Literacy (Locating Information) score from your WorkKeys results. (This will be verified by your WorkKeys Skill Report or WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificates you submit with your application).
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Please indicate your Workplace Documents (Reading for Information) score from your WorkKeys results. (This will be verified by your WorkKeys Skill Report or WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificates you submit with your application).
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