Top 19 Wastewater operator Jobs in Wheaton Il

Operator
American Water —Woodridge, IL
- $36.58 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Treatment Operator
American Water —Woodridge, IL
- $24.72 - $39.01 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Salt Creek Sanitary District —Villa Park, IL
- $22.50 - $37.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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$35.92/hr-Sewer Jet Rodder Operator
American Water —Woodridge, IL
- $35.92 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Sr Automation & Controls Engineer (SCADA)
American Water —Woodridge, IL
- $86,490 - $102,290 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
FAREVA MORTON GROVE INC —Morton Grove, IL
- $28 - $34 an hour
- Extended hours
- Schematics
- No high school diploma
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Program Controls Specialist
Arcadis —Chicago, IL
- $98,000 - $145,000 a year
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Technical Service Specialist- Controls
Parkson Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $32 - $39 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation
Stanley Consultants —Chicago, IL
- $107,300 - $139,475 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Director of Controls & Instrumentation
Sedron Technologies —Chicago, IL
- $155,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- System design
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Instrumentation & Control Engineer (PE)
HireOTS —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $159,999 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Control Systems Engineer (II - III)
Sedron Technologies —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Electrical Controls Engineer
Metropolitan Industries —Romeoville, IL
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Project management
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Control Systems Engineer (IV - Principal)
Sedron Technologies —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Controls Engineer - Construction - Water Division
Path Construction —Arlington Heights, IL
- $70,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer, Water
TYLin —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quality Control Manager- Dam Project
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Full-time
- Construction site
- In-person
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Operator

American Water -
Woodridge, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$36.58 an hour

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Quality control samples
Computer operation
Laboratory procedures
Equipment safety procedures
Microsoft Outlook
Machine repair
Outdoor work
Writing skills
Basic math
Regulatory compliance
Water treatment regulatory compliance
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Water treatment equipment repair
Data entry
Water systems
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Equipment maintenance
Facilities routine maintenance
Mechanical systems repair
Wastewater systems

Full Job Description

Requisition ID: 109872

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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Primary Role

Operator in Woodridge, Illinois

Posted Range:

$36.58/hour

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Please be advised that there are two openings for a Wastewater Operator reporting to Illinois American Water’s Woodridge office.

The hours for this role will be 7:00am to 3:30pm and will have a workweek of either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday (dependent on management discretion and determined by need).

Consideration for this position shall be given to valid IEPA Certified Wastewater Operators (Class 1, 2, 3,or 4), those with current IEPA Operator in Training status, or those with EPA certification
through states other than Illinois (reciprocity with Illinois EPA will be a required attainment).
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Consideration for this position may also be given to those that have previously attained IEPA Wastewater Operator certification(1, 2, 3, or 4).

Work Schedule

7am-3:30pm (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday)
Overtime
Opportunity to assist with water systems

Requirements

Responsible for the safe operation of wastewater treatment plants and belt press.
Follow all safety rules and operation procedures as established by the company.
Responsible for proper sample collection and related laboratory tests or process tests.
Mathematical aptitude to effectively perform calculations associated with the position.
Mechanical aptitude to service, maintain, and repair a wide variety of machinery and equipment.
Comply with all requirements to provide high quality wastewater treatment as established by the company and governmental regulatory and environmental agencies.
The ability to learn and use computer programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Office, Waterly (Production Department’s data entry system), Teams, and MapCall.
Familiarity with SCADA computer systems for utilities.
Must be available for work after business hours and during emergencies.
Physical capability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather.
Must be reliable, responsible, organized, resourceful, and able to think and act promptly, all while most often working alone.
Ability to cooperate/collaborate with other operators and laboratory personnel.
Good written and verbal skills.
Strong problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license at the class level required to operate fleet equipment associated with the job, as well as a safe driving record.
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Consideration for this position shall be given to valid IEPA Certified Wastewater Operators (Class 1, 2,3, or 4), those with current IEPA Operator in Training status, or those with EPA certification through states other than Illinois (reciprocity with Illinois EPA will be a required attainment).
Consideration for this position may also be given to those who have previously attained IEPA Wastewater Operator certification (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Any candidate not currently certified as a Class 2, 3, or 4 IEPA Wastewater Operator, or whose IEPA Wastewater Certificate has lapsed, will be required to agree in writing that he/she will work toward the attainment of a Class 1 IEPA Wastewater Certificate.
If the successful bidder is already a Certified Wastewater Operator, they will be paid the wage that corresponds with their current certificate (as outlined in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ILAWC and UFCW 1546).

Examples of Job Duties

Perform a variety of process management tests (e.g. MLSS, Sludge Blanket Measurements, NH3 Screening,Cl2 Screening, etc.)
Make process adjustments based on process data and operational skillsets.
Collect treatment and equipment data (flow data, run times, etc.)
Collect compliance samples.
Adjust chemical feed systems and change chemical containers as needed.
Maintain process and facility equipment.
Maintain asset recordkeeping via MapCall.
Belt Press operations
General housekeeping of facilities and grounds.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

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Sr Automation & Controls Engineer (SCADA)

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