Are you seeking a career in public service with an opportunity for career advancement? Become a key player in our expanding organization as a Wastewater Utility Worker

As a Wastewater Utility Worker, you'll primarily ensure that wastewater effluent standards are met through the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, collection system, and pump stations. You'll do this by operating equipment, responding to emergencies, and supporting our goals to provide safe, reliable services. This role offers advancement opportunities based on experience, certifications, and proficiency. You'll be integral to maintaining and operating the City's wastewater systems, performing tasks from essential maintenance to skilled construction, including inspection, repair, and installation. The Wastewater Division is part of the Public Works Department, and the general working hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hourly Pay Rate Ranges: (Placement at hire based on qualifications)
Wastewater Utility I: $25.99 - $31.59
Wastewater Utility II: $27.29 - $33.17
Wastewater Utility III: $30.08 - $36.57

Additional Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2025, these positions will receive a three-point-five (3.5%) cost-of-living adjustment (salary increase). Effective July 1, 2026, these positions will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (salary increase) of three-point-five (3.5%)

Benefits include:
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for employees and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Currently, the employee-paid premium is approx. $60/mo. for employee-only coverage up to a max of $174/mo. for family coverage.

Paid time off includes:
11 paid holidays, birthday off, plus an additional 32 hours of "floating holiday" pay per year
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases

Excellent retirement benefits include:
City-paid participation in the City's Retirement System after 6-months of employment
City-paid contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan after 6-months of employment
Other benefits available include an employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a flexible spending account for healthcare and childcare expenses.

The included/attached career ladder job description (click "full job description below) includes complete details for the types of Utility Workers we seek, essential job functions, examples of duties performed, and position requirements.