Date: July 17, 2025
Position Title:
Water Operator
Department and Reports to:
Director of Public Works
Summary of Position:
The Village of Maywood, Illinois is accepting applications for a Full-Time Water Operator. The
Water Operator will maintain the water treatment and distribution system while responsible for the
proper operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system.
Duties Include:
• Monitor SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System
- Collect water samples per IEAP requirements
- Maintain records of water production usage
- Maintain records of service calls and inspect waste water
- Knowledge of installing and maintaining water meters and remotes
- Document daily readings on all meters
- Ensure all water valves are in operating condition
- Operate Chlorinators, pumps and related equipment
- Maintain and flush fire hydrants to assure operating effectiveness
- Turn water on and off for repairs and delinquent accounts
- Operate and use all locating equipment
- Respond to complaints related to sewer and water
- Assist in Snow removal as directed
- Preforms other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required (GED)
- Class C Water Operator’s License
- Class B Driver’s License
- A minimum of (2) years of experience and maintenance of municipal water and sewer system
- Ability to work weekends as assigned and available for emergencies 24/7, including but not
limited to, snowfall, floods, fallen trees or as directed by supervisor
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
- Knowledge of Materials, tools and equipment used in water meter and remote installation
testing and repair
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related water software
- Ability to follow written/oral instructions and work within the chain of command
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and residents
- Ability to work outside in extreme climates
- General knowledge of the geography and street locations of the Village of Maywood
Please Submit Letter of Intent and Resume
to James Ellexson, HR Director at
Jellexson@maywood-il.gov
Within 5 Business Days from Posting Date