Utility Operator – Wastewater

Utility Operator – Wastewater

UTILITY OPERATOR (Wastewater Department) HUDSON, WI. 54016

 Application Deadline: March 5, 2025 (12:00PM)

City of Hudson, WI. (Serving over 18,000 customers) is seeking to fill a full-time Wastewater Utility Operator position within the Hudson Public Utility Department.

Position in Brief:  Performs service tasks in the installation, repair and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system in order to maintain proper standards in quality and quantity.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lead Wastewater Utility Operator.

The operator will assist with performing all duties associated with the operation of a municipal wastewater system, plant maintenance, contractors, engineers, shop work, office work, public relations and will possess a working knowledge of Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent degree.  Preferred, (but not required) at least six months of experience within a Municipal Utility Department supplemented by trade school courses related to plumbing, electrical or mechanical; maintenance experience is highly desirable; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed. A current Wisconsin Municipal General Wastewater Operator Certification is desirable or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a (CDL) within 1 year of hire.

The salary range is $31.79 to $33.17/hour DOQ, plus full benefits.  A full job description and application is available online at www.hudsonwi.gov under the “City Employment” section or may be picked up at Hudson Utilities 1201 Livingstone Rd. Hudson, WI. 54016. A completed City of Hudson application must be included along with any other supporting documents when applying.

Applications must be sent to: Kip Peters, c/o City of Hudson, 1201 Livingstone Rd., Hudson, WI 54016 or emailed to kpeters@hudsonwi.gov by the application deadline.

Attention/Subject: Wastewater Utility Operator Position

Application deadline is March 5th, 2025, at 12:00PM. Questions can be directed to Kip Peters, Utility Director at 715-386-4760 or kpeters@hudsonwi.gov

The City of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

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