Water Utility Treatment Plant Operator - 3rd Shift

Your Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.

Port Washington is known for offering “a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness” and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.

The City’s population of 12,353 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.

THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Water Superintendent, the Water Utility Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating the Utility’s 4 MGD surface water filtration plant. This position requires that the individual become fully trained in all operations of the 4 MGD Surface Water Filtration Plant. Operates and maintains pumps, chemical feed equipment, process equipment, filters, SCADA system, and building facilities. This position will work 3rd shift until the Treatment Plant remodel and expansion is completed. After which, the position will work a rotating shift.

• Fills out daily plant record and turbidity monitoring sheets hourly; Checks and records chemical weight levels for coagulant, phosphate, fluoride, and carbon hourly;
• Tests turbidity and chlorine hourly; Performs chlorine contact time calculations hourly.
• Performs lab work including the sampling of bacteria, pH, phosphate, and fluoride
• Fills and monitors 3 elevated storage tank; Backwashes filters as needed.
• Receives and distributes Diggers Hotline requests
• Collects samples, and prepares and submits required reports (lab results, water usage, etc.) to DNR, EPA, and PSC.

QUALIFICATIONS
What does it take to succeed in this role? We’re looking for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a willingness to learn. You should also have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in water, wastewater, or public works
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license; Valid Wisconsin CDL or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
• Surface Water Grade 1 Certificate and Distribution Grade 1 Operator’s Certificate issued by the state of Wisconsin or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

The City of Port Washington offers an excellent benefits package, including inclusion in the state WRS pension plan, and ample opportunities for professional development. The starting pay range is $26.68 to $31.34 per hour +/- DOQ plus shift differential.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

The City is committed to building a culture where difference is valued and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that every person brings a unique perspective and lived experience that advances our mission and vision to be the Premier Community on the Great Lakes. We commit to centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our community, our workforce, and our decision-making. These are more than just words. They are guiding principles that shine a path forward to foster a culture based on mutual respect and passion for the community we serve.