Posted 3 weeks ago
Utility Operator I or II
Company: City of Elmhurst
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Elmhurst
Type: Full Time
The City of Elmhurst seeks a Utility Operator I or II to join their team. This role supports the operation and maintenance of the City of Elmhurst Water Production and Wastewater systems. Depending on experience, the position ranges from entry-level to skilled, with responsibilities that include the safe and efficient operation of departmental systems, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to respond to emergency situations. Entry-level employees (Operator II) work under close supervision, while skilled workers (Operator I) perform duties with minimal supervision.
Salary Range: Operator I: $34.36-$44.70 per hour / Operator II: $29.32-$38.12 per hour, DOQ. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Benefits: Includes union Local 150 health insurance benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a completed application and resume online at https://elmhurst.org/jobs. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of background check, drug screen, and physical. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Some essential functions are the following (to see full details, click on Apply Now):
- WRF Operations
- Ability to perform or assist with daily operations and maintenance of WRF facility.
- Ability to collect and analyze process labs and, with advanced skills, perform operational adjustments as needed.
- Ability to collect and analyze NPDES samples and, with advanced skills, to administer operational adjustments based on test data.
- Potable Water System Operations
- Ability to perform or assist in routine operations and maintenance of potable water facilities.
- Ability to collect and perform all needed compliance sampling.
- Sanitary Lift Station and Stormwater Operations
- Ability to perform or assist in all routine operations and maintenance of storm water assets.
- Ability to exercise or assist in routine operations and maintenance of sanitary lift stations.
