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Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Philadelphia
Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs
All applications will be accepted from 7/20/2026 to 8/2/2026.
About the Role
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer
- Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
- Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
- Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
- Benefits - We Care About Your Well-being.
General Job Description
This is skilled treatment plant operations work, monitoring, operating, adjusting and regulating a computer-controlled water treatment process and related electrical, mechanical and electronic processing and security equipment through central and remote terminal locations in a sludge processing, water purification or wastewater treatment plant. Work is performed under the supervisor of a Water Treatment Plant Operations Crew Chief. Employees in this class work in an environment that may contain some disagreeable aspects and may work on a rotating shift basis.
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Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
EXPERIENCE:
- One year of experience in the operation of a computer-controlled wastewater treatment, water purification or sludge process and processing equipment;
- OR Successful completion of a formal in-service training course in the operation of such computer-controlled water or wastewater treatment or biosolids processes and processing equipment equates for the above experience requirement;
- OR Possession of a valid C-level or above Sewage Treatment Plant or Waterworks operator license issued by the Commonwealth or Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or possession of a comparable license from another state equates for the above experience requirement;
- OR Successful completion of a water treatment or wastewater treatment plant operation training course from the California State University, Sacramento School of Engineering equates for the above experience requirement;
- OR Successful completion of a PaDEP Wastewater or Water Treatment course conducted at Montgomery County or other Community College equates for the above experience requirement;
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Application Review
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Jenna R. Smith. You can contact Jenna at jenna.smith@phila.gov
If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
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