Industrial & Operations Specialist

5 days ago


La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States City of La Crosse Full time

The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a full-time Industrial & Operations Specialist to become an essential team member in the Wastewater Department. The purpose of the Wastewater Department is to help protect public health and the environment by providing high-quality regional wastewater treatment services in an effective, efficient, and responsive manner. The Wastewater Treatment plant is a division of Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities. It is our vision to be a recognized, responsive, creative, and flexible team, all while achieving excellence for our community in a positive working environment. The City of La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant is under a major upgrade introducing new cutting-edge technology to be one of the more advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants in Wisconsin.

The purpose of this position is to efficiently operate and maintain all the utility's infrastructure and assist in the operation of the industrial pretreatment program and special projects to comply with DNR regulations. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $ $30.66 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly) depending on qualifications.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, vocational/technical training in wastewater treatment plant operations, chemistry and biology; three to five year's wastewater treatment plant operator's experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Commercial Driver's License Class B with tanker endorsement required, or ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 30 days of employment. Certifications in CPR, First Aid and Confined Space Entry required within one year of employment. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must have Basic Wastewater Certification with subgrade A-1 Biological Suspended Growth, and ability to obtain subgrades C* Solids/Sludge Handling, D* Disinfection, L Laboratory, P* Nutrient Removal, B* Solids Separation within two years of employment.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave.

Selected candidate is subject to a background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications are accepted until position is filled, with an initial review of applications November 17, 2025. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $30.66 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person



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