JOBS

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is currently seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician for the Springbrook Wastewater Operations division to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, inspection, and/or repair of the City’s wastewater operations facility. Salary is $30.40 an hour. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

• Observes and adjusts the performance of various biological and physical treatment units and performs related limited maintenance work as necessary.
• Calculates required pumping and chemical feed rates.
• Collects and performs laboratory analyses of wastewater and biosolids samples for process control purposes.
• Gathers and records operations data related to numerous treatment units and process control parameters.
• Operates process equipment required to dewater biosolids.
• Operates various vehicular equipment including various tractors, rubber-tire end loaders, backhoe/loaders, and trucks.
• Monitors work zones for unsafe conditions and take corrective action when warranted. Reports such conditions to supervisor as appropriate.  Adheres, at all times, to proper safety-related policies and practices.  Practices safety procedures in the performance of all job duties.
• Performs janitorial duties required for the maintenance of the Administration Building and other structures on the plant site as necessary.
• Maintains plant site and grounds including snow removal with snowplows, snow blowers, and shovels. Mows lawn areas. Installs and/or maintains flowers, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
• Provides input to Wastewater Operations Supervisor and Field Supervisor about the operation and condition of treatment processes. Suggests changes to operational procedures and parameters.
• May direct work activities of temporary employees in work assigned by supervision.
• Operates and adjusts controls related to the operation of the City’s water supply facilities.