Lead Wastewater Plant Operator

The Portland Water District is recruiting for a Lead/Senior Wastewater Plant Operator to perform monitoring, maintenance and operational tasks necessary for the safe and efficient operation of processes associated with each of the Portland Water District’s wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.

Join our team and take pride in knowing you are part of protecting Casco Bay!! Portland Water District’s Wastewater department treats an average of 20 million gallons of wastewater per day. Four treatment plants throughout the service area, 76 pump stations and over 100 miles of pipe help convey and treat wastewater. Learn the basics of wastewater collections, pump stations, combined sewer overflows, asset management, and wastewater treatment in our Wastewater Services department at Portland Water District!!

Position functions largely without direct supervision. Position may serve 24/7 on-call duty, which may require independent emergency response action to issues that may impact treatment and pumping system performance.

This position requires a State of Maine Grade V Wastewater Treatment Operator's license, or must acquire within 2 years of the date of hire. In order to accomplish this, the successful applicant must have prior wastewater treatment experience.

The position has a 6-month probationary period with a pay rate of $30.95, and a regular rate of $32.57.

Our rich benefits plan includes 13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (2 of which are deposited into your bank at hire), accrued sick time, employer matching 457 retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc. Please view our complete 2025 benefit guide at www.pwd.org.

To view a detailed job description for our Senior Wastewater Operator, or view our excellent benefit package, please visit our website at www.pwd.org. PWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.95 - $32.57 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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Work Location: In person