11/18/2025
Wanted: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-GRADE II OR III- Full Time Position
Equal Opportunity Employer
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
· To manage a system of machines to treat wastewater
o Monitor meters, operating conditions and gauges through the use of control boards
o To accurately document and track data from the gauge and meter readings to record data
o Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of system equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, filters, and meters
o Inspecting and maintain sewer distribution
o Inspecting and maintaining lift stations
o Carrying out regular maintenance schedule for the routine and preventative maintenance and repairs of machinery, equipment, and related controls and systems
o Performing the duties and responsibilities related to testing, sampling, bacterial, chemical, and other monitoring, inspections, and general compliance conditions for facilities as necessary to meet the rules and regulations
o Requires availability for shift, weekend, and on call duty
o Perform repair work on the system facilities and equipment
o Perform repair work on the water and sewer lines
o Requires a high level of skill, independent judgement and responsibility to operate in accordance to permit requirements, state and federal regulations, and workplace safety rules and regulations.
o Will work under the Superintendent of the Booneville Water Department
o Any other tasks or duties assigned
Essential Functions
· Must be able to respond to emergency situations quickly and required to live within a distance of 30 minutes from the work municipality job site.
· Day to day record gathering as assigned and turned in a timely manner
· Ability to read complex written or oral instructions
· Ability to exercise good judgement when carrying out duties and maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees
· Lifting items up to 75 pounds to waist-level
· Walking on hard or uneven surfaces
· Working on ladders, climbing ladders
· Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling
· Utilize check list, forms, communication and work applications
· Proper use, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools
Education and Experience
· High school diploma/GED
· At least two (2) years of related or transferable experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Required Qualifications
· Possession of a valid Arkansas driver’s license
· GRADE II minimum and must acquire a Grade 3
· Pump and Motor Maintenance
· Chlorine System and Chemical Handling
Working Condition, Safety & Physical Demands
· The employee must be able to perform job functions in a safe manner to avoid injuries
· Vision, hearing and speech are required
· This position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
· Operator duties may be performed outside in all kinds of weather and subject to night and weekend work on uneven and slippery surfaces during after hours emergencies.
· Operates heavy motorized machinery and equipment and hand tools, gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, trenching machine, water pumps, saws, pickaxes, shovels, plumbing tools, etc.
· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Compensation
· Hourly (based on experience)
· Health and benefit package
Term of Employment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The above statements are subject to change at any time by the Booneville Water Department.
Pay: Based on Experience
Benefits:
· Disability insurance
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Sick pay
· Retirement plan
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid vacation
Schedule:
· Holidays
· Monday to Friday
· One weekend a month
· On call
· Overtime
· Weekend availability
Experience:
Wastewater Operations: 2 years (required)
License:
Wastewater (required)
Work day hours:
8 AM to 4:30 PM
Other: Will be provided with company truck (on job site)
