Water/Wastewater Operator Multileveled position

CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL

JOB POSTING

WRANGELL PUBLIC WORKS

Water/Wastewater Treatment Apprentice, Operator Level 1 OR Operator Level 2

The Wrangell Public Works Department will accept applications for the position of Water/Wastewater Treatment Apprentice, Operator Level 1 OR Operator Level 2 through September 26th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. This is a permanent position with all City & Borough benefits. This position is part of the collective bargaining agreement.

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Apprentice and Operator positions are part of the multi-stage Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator career path. Operator level is determined based on an applicant’s experience. Promotion to higher Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator positions is possible upon acquiring the licensure, time and satisfactory performance demonstrating the ability to satisfy all requirements of that job description.

This position works on a rotating schedule with other staff to account for 7-day per week coverage. This position reports to the Wastewater Treatment Operator Lead when working in the wastewater department and Water Treatment Operator Lead when working at the water department. Primary responsibilities include operation, repair, and maintenance on the City’s water treatment plant, pressure reducing valves, tanks, reservoirs, and dams. Performs work needed to be done to ensure efficient operation of water infrastructure. Performs daily operation, maintenance, testing and reporting of the water treatment facilities. Required to maintain logs, reports, and records of water treatment plant operations and maintenance. Personally operates, repairs, and maintains the City’s wastewater treatment plant, lagoons, lift stations and pump stations. Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations. Performs work needed to be done to ensure efficient operations of wastewater infrastructure. Independent or cooperative work with others is required.

This is a full-time, hourly position with full benefits, the apprentice level position sits at Grade 16 with a starting wage at $22.92 per hour, Level 1 sits at Grade 19 with a starting wage of $26.27, and Level 2 sits at Grade 21 with a starting wage of $28.60. Employment is based on a successful background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained and returned to Rob Marshall at City Hall, 205 Brueger Street (P.O. Box 531), Wrangell, AK 99929 or via email at rmarshall@wrangell.com.

The City and Borough of Wrangell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mason Villarma

Borough Manager