Wastewater Treatment Plant – Plant Operator III

City of Newport, VT

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Plant Operator III

The City of Newport, VT is looking to fill a full-time position at our wastewater & water Treatment Facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a Vermont grade 3 wastewater and water certification or the potential to obtain them within two years. The candidate should be highly motivated, have a working knowledge of all scopes of wastewater and water facility maintenance, process controls, laboratory procedures and experience with PLC, CPU and VFD controls. A Vermont commercial driver’s license is required.

The wastewater facility is a 1.3 MGD secondary activated sludge facility with chemical precipitation for phosphorus reduction. The city has 11 sewer lift stations ranging from dry/wet well, air injection, above ground and submersible.

The water system consists of two drilled wells with an average of .7 MGD of water production. An arsenic treatment facility, reservoir, water tower, booster pump station and pressure reducing valves. The operating platform is a wireless web-based Mission Control System.

A Newport City job application, cover letter, and resume are required as part of the application packet. Applications can be found on the City Website at http://www.newportvermont.org/city-information/jobs/

This position is open until filled. The City offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, retirement, and health insurance. We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply through Indeed or directly to the Director of Public Works:

Thomas L. Bernier Director of Public Works

City of Newport

(802) 334-2124

222 Main Street

Newport, VT 05855

thomas.bernier@newportvermont.org

Pay: From $24.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person