Water Treatment Operator

Department

Public Works

Location

Water Treatment Plant (Rantoul, IL)

Position Type

FT Employee

Salary

$23.69 per hour

Open Date

05/29/2026

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul (population 13000) is the third largest community in Champaign County and is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75-acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.

The Village of Rantoul is seeking a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in the treatment and production of the public water supply; repairs and maintains water plant equipment ensuring optimum operating efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least a high school diploma or GED Associates Degree in Science is preferred, but not required Two years mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair experience Working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery utilized in public water supply systems Working knowledge of applicable safety procedures and precautions Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical repairs pertaining to the maintenance of public water systems Basic knowledge of computers and data entry Valid Illinois driver’s license

REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work 12 hour shifts and weekends as needed Must be willing to work Noon to Midnight or Midnight to Noon shift Ability to detect health and safety hazards and institute appropriate corrective procedures Perform the operation, maintenance and repair of all pertinent machinery, equipment and tools Perform accurate adjustments to equipment used in the water supply system Inspect machinery and equipment for the detection of flaws and defects in operations and recommend appropriate remedial action Perform basic laboratory tests Use and apply basic mathematics Respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day and on weekends Physical fitness, mechanical aptitude, and dexterity Ability to work independently and/or as a team Ability to work during inclement weather conditions and perform manual labor Establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with co-workers and the general public Must live within 20 miles of Village of Rantoul city limits within 6 months of completion of probationary period Performs daily visual inspection of water treatment machinery, equipment, control panels, and chemical feeders Takes electrical, chemical and chart readings throughout the plant; adjusts control pressure and flow of water to the distribution system; replenishes fluoride, chlorine, lime, phosphate and alum supplies Services water treatment equipment and machinery including changing oil in motors, pumps, generators, and engines, greasing motors and pumps, and cleaning filters, floats, and chemical feeders; back washes filters when needed; routinely exercises pumps Repairs pumps, motors, air compressors, and other equipment when possible; replaces seals and bearings; checks for electrical problems; removes motors and pumps when outside servicing is required Collects water samples and performs alkalinity, pH, hardness, chlorine, phosphate and fluoride tests; records test results; determines the cause of unusual results and repairs mechanical malfunctions and/or adjusts the rate of chemical feedings Maintains daily log of water plant operations; reads and records amounts of water pumped and chemicals added to the system; submits all operational data to the Chief of Operations Hauls lime sludge from the water treatment plant and deposits sludge in designated farm fields or in the lagoons at the wastewater treatment facility; performs routine maintenance and repair of the truck used for sludge hauling

BENEFITS

Vacation, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, IMRF, 457 Plans, Flex Spending, AFLAC, and Legal Shield

TIME OFF

Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Days, and 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about our benefits, please visit our career portal at Career Opportunities | Rantoul, IL - Official Website

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will say open until filled.

If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, and all other employment practices and decisions.