Pay ~ $25.26 – $31.58
Location ~ Marinette, WI
Job Type ~ Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Job Number ~ WAT004
Department ~ Wastewater
Closing Date ~ Until Filled
Opening Date ~ 5/9/2026
Reports To ~ Operations Manager
City of Marinette is located at the confluence of the Menominee River and the Bay of Green Bay. Marinette is a vibrant city offering a blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re exploring our historic downtown, enjoying outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, or engaging with the city’s growing business sectors, Marinette is an ideal place to live, work, and grow. Join us in this dynamic city where the beauty of nature meets the spirit of progress.
Join our wastewater team! You will ensure the performance, safety and optimization of our Wastewater Treatment Plant by monitoring and operating wastewater treatment equipment, conducting regular inspections and maintenance of plant machinery, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and documenting records correctly for compliance purposes. As a valued member of our team, you will contribute to the efficient treatment of wastewater and help maintain a safe working environment.
Job Description: https://www.marinette.wi.us/Jobs.aspx
The typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. New employees receive two weeks’ vacation time (prorated in the first year), sick pay and floating holidays on the first day of work.
Salary: The 2026 hourly pay for this position is $25.26 – $31.58/hour plus excellent benefits package. This position includes step increases and annual COLA pending City Council approval. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee contributions.
Qualifications: Vocational / technical training in wastewater plant operation with one to two years’ experience preferred. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certification is required within a year and half from the date of hire. A Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement (N) is required within a year from the date of hire.
Residency: Applicant shall maintain a bona fide residence within a thirty-mile radius of the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Marinette.
Selection Process: Applicants will be reviewed as they are received. This post will remain active, and we will continue to accept applications until the City is able to fill the position. Please complete a City of Marinette application (found under the Employment tab on the City’s website) and submit it to Human Resources, 1905 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI 54143 or email joczus@marinette.wi.us
The City of Marinette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.