Wastewater Operator or Operator in Training
Salary ~ $25.26 – $37.71 Hourly
Location ~ Utilities Administration Building 1224 10th Avenue West Monroe, WI
Job Type ~ Full-Time
Job Number ~ 202601WWOIT
Department ~ Wastewater
Opening Date ~ 11/05/2026
Closing Date ~ 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary of Position
Salary is dependent on skills, credentials, and experience.
2026 Rates: Certified Operator $28.92 – $37.71
2026 Rates: Operator in Training $25.26 – $28.57
- The proposed 2027 hourly rates are subject to City Council approval of the 2027 operating budget and wage resolution. The below rates are not final. Actual compensation will be based on the approved pay schedule in effect at the time of hire.
- Unofficial 2027 Proposed Rates: Certified Operator $29.64 – $33.53
- Unofficial 2027 Proposed Rates: Operator in Training $25.89 – $29.28
This position performs the duties of operations and general maintenance of the wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant. This position also performs laboratory, mechanical maintenance and general labor as required. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of Wastewater Operators or Wastewater Lead operator and the Water and Wastewater Superintendent.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Normal work schedule: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 3:00pm Friday 6:00am – 10:00am
- On call: Operators are required to be on call on a rotating basis starting Monday morning and ending the following Monday morning
- Weekend work consists of Operational plant checks and required Lab work both Saturday / Sunday and Holiday’s.
- Emergency overtime work may also be required.
The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Performs operations and general maintenance of the wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
- Sets up sampling and flow metering equipment at various industrial control manholes to monitor discharges.
- Collects samples from various process units.
- Assists in the maintenance, cleaning and televising of the sanitary sewer system.
- Performs inspections and maintenance of the wastewater lift stations and facilities.
- Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow to system under the direction of the Lead Operator and Advanced Operators.
- Helps water operators work and project as assigned by the Water and Wastewater Superintendent.
- Documents daily process operations.
- Evaluates laboratory and operations data to determine plant adjustments under the direction of the Lead Operator / Advanced Wastewater Operator.
- Collects all daily operations data from various units of equipment or SCADA system and computes operations.
- Operates sewer jetting equipment to maintain the design functions of the sanitary sewer system.
- Checks the sewer system for inflow, infiltration and illegal connections and reports findings to the Water and Wastewater Superintendent / Lead Operator.
- Works with WI-DNR and area farmers on securing approved bio-solids management sites.
- Assists with computing quarterly sewer service charges for extra strength industrial customers.
- Performs laboratory duties in the absence of the laboratory technician.
- Maintains records of work orders, labor, and materials.
- Communicates and relays information as necessary with the Lead Operator, Advanced Operator, Water and Wastewater Superintendent, concerning tasks completed, problems encountered and future work to be done.
- Ensures personal safety of self and others using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Available for call-out in emergencies and available for work on weekends and holidays.
- Responds to public works emergencies and natural disasters as necessary.
- Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all City safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely maintained.
- Reports all accidents to the Water and Wastewater Superintendent and Lead Operator. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.
- Helps water operators work and project as assigned by the Water and Wastewater Superintendent.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/equivalent with one (1) year of general maintenance or water treatment plant operating experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class B, D, and N endorsements or have the ability to obtain within a timeframe designated by the City.
- Wisconsin Wastewater Operators License (Basic Level) within a timeframe designated by the City for the following subclasses.
- Sub class, Gen General
- Sub Class, A Primary Settling
- Cub Class, C Activated Sludge
- Sub Class, E Disinfection
- Sub Class, F Anaerobic Digestion
- Sub Class, G Mechanical Sludge Handling
- Sub Class, H Filtration
- Sub Class, I Phosphorus removal
- Sub Class, J Laboratory
- Must be able to respond to an emergency within 20 minutes of the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1224 – 10th Avenue West
Typical Work Environment
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
- Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
- Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Operators will be exposed to noise between 50 – 85 decibels, vibration, dust, and chemicals.
- May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
- Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather.
Employer ~ City of Monroe
Address ~ 1110 18th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin, 53566
Phone ~ (608) 329-2501
Website ~ http://cityofmonroe.org