Water Treatment Plant Operator I (Assistant)

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Join our night shift* team and make a difference! Training provided. Water utility professionals play an essential and rewarding role in the community by providing a clean and safe water supply to residents and businesses. New Water Treatment Plant Operators at CLCJAWA are mentored by Senior Operators and are supported with training opportunities to become a licensed Water Plant Operator. In time, you can have a career path opportunity to be promoted to Senior Operator.

As a large regional drinking water supplier in Illinois, we offer great benefits, a pension plan, and world class water treatment facilities that produce award winning water. Check us out: http://www.clcjawa.com/

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated, career-oriented individual to join our Operations Department as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I (Assistant). This is an essential, hands-on role supporting the operation of a modern water treatment plant. You will work under the supervision of our Operations Manager and Chief Operator with mentoring by our Senior Operators to master all facets of water treatment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, wants to build valuable computer-based technical skills, and is looking for a long-term career path in a stable, high-impact field of water treatment.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor treatment processes to meet water quality and production goals

- Adjust plant flows and equipment settings to meet changing customer demand

- Verify chemical dosing and ensure treatment systems remain within required parameters

- Collect and analyze laboratory samples and perform routine testing

- Assist with maintenance work orders, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor repairs

- Maintain accurate computer-based logs, operating data, and reports

- Support the operations team by communicating issues and responding to process questions

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Valid driver’s license

- Comfort working a night shift (6:00 pm – 6:00 am)

- Ability to perform moderate physical work including lifting, turning heavy valves, and climbing

- Basic math skills (simple algebra) and willingness to learn treatment chemistry

- Comfortable using computers for data entry and learning new software systems

Preferred Qualifications

- College degree, technical certificate, or related coursework

- Experience in process operations, mechanical maintenance, industrial work, utilities, or manufacturing

- Veterans with experience in roles such as Army Water Treatment Specialist, Navy Utilitiesman, Air Force Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance and Coast Guard Machinery Technician

We value accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to make sound decisions independently.

Certification Path & Training

Upon employment, you will begin as an Operator-in-Training and CLCJAWA will support your progression toward IEPA Water Plant Operator “Class A” Certification. This position offers a clear pathway toward higher operator classifications, increased responsibility, and long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary Range: $68,568 – $87,466.

- Shift: This is a night shift position (6:00 pm – 6:00 am) and is eligible for overtime.

- Retirement: Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

- Location: Based in beautiful Lake Bluff, IL.

Apply today to start your career.

* Night shift operators typically work four 12-hour shifts for one week, then three 12-hour shifts each week for three weeks. Shifts are 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency is a Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.97 - $42.05 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Dependent health insurance coverage

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- I understand that this is a night shift position.

- Why do you want to be a water plant operator at CLCJAWA?

Ability to Commute:

- Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (Required)

Work Location: In person