OPERATION & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Salary Range:  $26.00 - $27.30/hour DOQ
Opening Date:  6/12/25      Closing Date:  Until Filled

The Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District (YBSD) is seeking qualified applicants for this employment opportunity. YBSD is an independent municipal corporation that provides wastewater transportation and treatment services for Yorkville, Illinois. YBSD service boundaries currently encompass 10+ sq. mi. and wastewater enters the 3.62 MGD rated WWTP via 14.3 mi. of interceptor sewers.

NATURE OF WORK:
Operate and maintain the WWTP processes under direction of the Plant Manager and Executive Director. Applicant must have a working knowledge of an activated sludge wastewater treatment system, wastewater equipment operations & maintenance, wastewater sample collection & testing, chemical handling, instrument monitoring & SCADA, safety practices, and first aid. YBSD Operators are available for emergency operation 24/7/365 and rotate weekend/holiday work duties.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Operate and maintain treatment systems: screening waste removal, tanks, piping, valves & gates, wastewater pumps, chemical pumps, blowers & compressors, vehicles & tractors, sampling/monitoring equipment, gravity belt thickener, centrifuge, sludge removal, UV, heat exchanger, air filters, sewers, manholes, and other miscellaneous equipment & systems as required
• General housekeeping, landscaping, grounds, custodial, commercial/industrial inspections, and miscellaneous upkeep as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess, or obtain within 12 months of hire date, an IEPA Class 4 Certification for Wastewater Treatment Works and Operation
• Strong math, mechanical, analytical/technical, & science background
• Self-motivated with ability to organize, communicate effectively (written & verbal), keep detailed records, effectively use technology, engage in continuous improvement and learning
• Valid IL driver's license
• Associates Degree preferred

YBSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a comprehensive employee benefits program which includes an HDHP/HSA, PPO through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid sick, vacation, and holidays, and a retirement program through IMRF.

Resumes and other supporting documents may be included with the application but will not be considered in lieu of an application.

Interested candidates are encouraged to download the Employment Application at www.ybsd.org and submit a fully completed copy via email or hard copy:

Email:  office@ybsd.org
Address:  YBSD, Attn: Office, 304 River St., Yorkville, IL 60560