City of Gardiner - WasteWater Operator

Start Date: June 18, 2025 | End Date: December 15, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

This employee is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility, pump stations, laboratory, and collection system.  Work involves monitoring all mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, dewatering and RBC system according to established standards.  Significant wastewater or related experience desired.  Mandatory rotating on-call and weekend/holiday duties required.  Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions. This position requires additional work such as weekend duty and holiday checks.

Preferable graduate from a vocational program in wastewater treatment with considerable experience in wastewater treatment plant operation. Required to obtain a Grade II Wastewater License within two years of hire and a Grade III Wastewater License within 3 years of hire. 

Starting hourly pay rate is $22.39 to $25.38 depending on experience and qualifications.  Excellent benefit package includes health, MePERS retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. Additional benefits include yearly boot and clothing allowance.

Interested applicants must submit a city job application to Human Resource Director, 6 Church Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345, or email to [email protected]

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Employment applications along with the job description are available at City Hall, 6 Church Street Gardiner or at www.gardinermaine.com

The City of Gardiner is an EOE.