Employment Opportunities

Wastewater Plant Operator I - click here to apply (updated May 5, 2026)

Salary Grade: $20.62 to $23.84 per hour DOE

Full Time, Non-Exempt

JOB OBJECTIVES

Under general direction and supervision, responsible for the operation, maintenance and control of equipment for City wastewater systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here: 

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment, storage, and conveyance systems.
2. Performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled technical, operational, and maintenance tasks.
3. Carries out general facility and grounds maintenance, including lawn care, building upkeep, and routine cleaning.
4. Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes, lift stations, collection systems, and basic laboratory analyses.
5. Operates, maintains, and documents treatment processes and equipment; records plant performance data such as daily flows, electrical usage, chemical usage, and dosage rates.
6. Ensures all facilities, equipment, and work areas remain clean, orderly, and secure.
7. Works cooperatively, professionally, and courteously with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
8. Understands and follows oral and written instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
9. Adapts to changing work conditions and performs a variety of tasks as operational needs evolve.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

1. Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
2. Ability to reach, grasp, lift, push, pull, manipulate tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to fifty pounds.
3. Flexibility to bend, twist, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive physical movements.
4. Work in temperatures over 95 degrees and below freezing.
5. Adequate vision and hearing (with or without corrective devices) to safely perform all job functions.
6. Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
7. No felony convictions in any municipal, state, or federal court.
8. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures relevant to departmental operations.
9. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English clearly and effectively.
10. Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
11. Willingness to work any assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour emergency call backs.

Education/Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Oklahoma Driver License with driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
• A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required.
• No felony conviction in any municipal, state or federal court or any conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in any court.
• Ability to obtain ODEQ Class D Wastewater Operator and Class C Wastewater Lab license within 6 months