Description
Treatment Plant Operator – Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Division / Public Works Department
Application deadline: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Permanent full-time position available
Wage: $57,574.40 – $73,673.60 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm shifts on rotating schedule which includes one weekend every four weeks
Job summary:
Under general direction, operates and monitors City wastewater treatment plant machines and equipment to control wastewater treatment processes in compliance with State permit requirements.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in wastewater treatment. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Wastewater Operator certificate. Forklift certification required within two years of appointment. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available at https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/commercial-drivers/get-cdl/commercial-learner-permits-clp.
A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.
The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.
