Newsletter | October 30, 2026

10.30.26 -- Water & Wastewater Industry Job Listings

Water & Wastewater Industry Job Listings

Updated October 30, 2026  •  Posts from October 20 – October 26, 2026

Permanent, full-time positions • Organized by EPA Region

EPA Region 3DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV

Utility Maintenance Mechanic I

 Employer: Prince William Water
 Location: Prince William County, VA
 EPA Region: Region 3
 Closes: Continuous

 $50,212.50 - $65,890.50/yr  

Assists with basic maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of various mechanical equipment and systems, appliances, and other related Prince William Water structures and systems.

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Waterworks Operator (Moores Bridges)

 Employer: City of Norfolk
 Location: Norfolk, VA
 EPA Region: Region 3
 Closes: 11/12/2026

 $53,654.39 - $61,569.65/yr  

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Waterworks Operator in our Water Production Division. This person performs duties associated with operating a water treatment plant.

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EPA Region 4AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN

Motor Equipment Operator I - Stormwater

 Employer: City of Statesville
 Location: Statesville, NC
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 11/11/2026

 $43,180.80 - $71,260.80/yrr  

This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment as it relates to stormwater drainage, runoff, and related infrastructure. Operates equipment such as trucks, jet rodders, flexible rodders, backhoes, and skid steers.

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Stormwater Worker I

 Employer: City of Miami Gardens
 Location: Miami Gardens, FL
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 11/12/2026

 $31,200.00 - $42,057.60/yr  

Under regular supervision, performs technically skilled public works maintenance and construction activities. Employees in this class typically operate a variety of tools, vehicles and equipment to accomplish duties.

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Stormwater Maintenance Crew Leader

 Employer: Barrow County
 Location: Barrow County, GA
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: Continuous

 $56,855.29 - $90,969.08/yr  

This position is responsible for supervising and participating in stormwater system construction, maintenance and repair projects. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

 Employer: City of Statesboro
 Location: Statesboro, GA
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 11/20/2026

 $50,745.86/yr  

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator operates and inspects equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Monitors the treatment process and makes adjustments as conditions require, inspects plant equipment, prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts, and collects wastewater samples for standard tests. Must obtain a Class III Wastewater license within 12 months of hire.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

 Employer: City of Panama City
 Location: Panama City, FL
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: Continuous

 $34,756.80/yr  

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I is responsible for performing assigned operational duties to keep the treatment plant operating optimally and safely.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

 Employer: City of Panama City
 Location: Panama City, FL
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: Continuous

 $33,425.60/yr  

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee is responsible for performing assigned operational duties to keep the treatment plant operating optimally and safely.

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EPA Region 5IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

Collection Systems Technician-EXAM

 Employer: City of Columbus
 Location: Columbus, OH
 EPA Region: Region 5
 Closes: 11/11/2026

 $27.09 - $36.43/hr  

Under general supervision, is responsible for constructing, maintaining and/or repairing , and investigating sewerage and drainage issues for municipal wastewater/stormwater collection systems; performs related duties as required.

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Operator (Wastewater Treatment Plant)

 Employer: City of Brookfield
 Location: Brookfield, WI
 EPA Region: Region 5
 Closes: 11/15/2026

 $24.53 - $38.40/hr  

PURPOSE: The Water Pollution Control Center Operator performs process control of wastewater plant operations, preventative maintenance of plant equipment, and mechanical cleaning of sanitary sewers and lift stations.

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Stormwater Program Coordinator

 Employer: County of Delaware
 Location: Delaware, OH
 EPA Region: Region 5
 Closes: 11/6/2026

 $26.00 - $27.50/hr  

Employee directs, schedules, reviews and approves permits relating to the county storm water management district(s), NPDES storm water program, county ditch petition projects and the county ditch maintenance program.

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Utilities Operator - Maintenance (1st Shift)

 Employer: City of Noblesville
 Location: Noblesville, IN
 EPA Region: Region 5
 Closes: Continuous

 $25.92 - $28.80/hr  

Join our team! We are hiring for the role of Utilities Operator - Maintenance for the Utilities Department. 1st Shift: 7:00 a.m.

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Water/Wastewater Technician - Starbuck

 Employer: City of Starbuck
 Location: Starbuck, MN
 EPA Region: Region 5
 Closes: 11/16/2026

 $25.00 - $28.00/hr  

The City of Starbuck is seeking a full-time Water/Wastewater Technician to join our Public Works Team. This position performs all public works operations including water and wastewater systems, street maintenance, city equipment, city facilities/properties, parks, snow removal, and related work as apparent or assigned.

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EPA Region 6AR, LA, NM, OK, TX

Foreperson - Lift Stations

 Employer: San Antonio Water System
 Location: San Antonio, TX
 EPA Region: Region 6
 Closes: 11/8/2026

 $29.86 - $51.22/hr  

Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $ 29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. The Foreperson - Lift Stations requires a valid Class "CDL-A" Texas Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.

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Heavy Equipment Operator III-Water

 Employer: City of Lubbock
 Location: Lubbock, TX
 EPA Region: Region 6
 Closes: 11/6/2026

 $46,072.00/yr  

Operates and services the heavier types of construction equipment such as backhoe (greater than 5 feet), dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, excavator, valve truck, volumetric concrete mixer, haul truck and other construction equipment of comparable size and complexity.

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Utility Operations Mechanic I (Hiring Incentive: $1,500)

 Employer: Town of Flower Mound
 Location: Flower Mound, TX
 EPA Region: Region 6
 Closes: Continuous

 $53,060.80/yr  

Public Works is currently hiring for several essential positions that play a critical role in maintaining the Town's infrastructure. To help fill these important vacancies, the Town has approved both a Sign-On Incentive Program and an Employee Referral Incentive Program.

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Water Purification Operator - Helper (2760)

 Employer: Jefferson Parish
 Location: Jefferson Parish, LA
 EPA Region: Region 6
 Closes: 11/6/2026

 $29,633.00/yr  

Under direct supervision, assists the Water Purification Operator and Pump Equipment Mechanic in operating a water treatment plant, including washing filters, adjusting chemical dosages, sampling, and helping repair pumps. The goal is for the employee to gain enough knowledge of the equipment to become a Water Purification Operator. Fills one current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Water.

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Wastewater Technician (Range I-III)

 Employer: San Antonio Water System
 Location: San Antonio, TX
 EPA Region: Region 6
 Closes: 11/8/2026

 $41,496.00 - $63,773.00/yr  

Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Wastewater Technician I - Grade 14 - Starting Hourly rate: $22.00. Wastewater Technician II - Grade 16 - Starting Hourly rate: $24.00.

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EPA Region 8CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY

Wastewater System Operator

 Employer: Town of Crested Butte
 Location: Crested Butte, CO
 EPA Region: Region 8
 Closes: Continuous

 $24.75 - $38.71/hr  

Assists in the operation and maintenance of wastewater plant and collection system. General maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment facility. Responds to and provides for emergency repairs within the wastewater and water system and must be able to respond within one hour.

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Water Treatment Plant Operator

 Employer: Castle Pines Village Metropolitan District
 Location: Castle Pines, CO
 EPA Region: Region 8
 Closes: 11/13/2026

 $55,300.00 - $104,100.00/yr  

Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operator The Castle Pines Village Metropolitan District is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Plant Operator D-A to join our team.

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EPA Region 9AZ, CA, HI, NV

Plant Utilities Maintenance Supervisor

 Employer: City of Chandler
 Location: Chandler, AZ
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 11/16/2026

 $86,195.20 - $124,987.20/yr  

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Plant Utilities Maintenance Supervisor . This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with benefits.

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SCADA System Supervisor - Water Operations

 Employer: City of Riverside
 Location: Riverside, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 11/8/2026

 $137,136.00 - $166,656.00/yr  

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of SCADA SYSTEM SUPERVISOR to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

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Utilities Plant Operator Trainee/I/II - Wastewater

 Employer: City of Modesto
 Location: Modesto, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 11/6/2026

 $29.65 - $46.10/hr  

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while growing your career? The City of Modesto is looking for dedicated and skilled individuals to join our team in the operation and maintenance of our wastewater production and treatment plants.

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Water Production Supervisor

 Employer: City of Glendora
 Location: Glendora, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 11/15/2026

 $88,921.56 - $108,084.72/yr  

The City of Glendora Public Works Water Division is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented, and forward-thinking professional to serve as the Water Production Supervisor. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the City’s daily and long-term water production operations, including wells, booster pumps, reservoirs, automated valves, chlorine...

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Water Services Operator-Distribution

 Employer: City of Sacramento
 Location: Sacramento, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: Open Until Filled

 $67,023.58 - $95,308.91  

The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual who communicates clearly and concisely, demonstrates good teamwork skills and effectively supports co-workers. This position will operate two T5 rated, multi-barrier conventional surface water treatment plants, with complex chemical treatment systems providing safe and reliable drinking water to a population of more than 500,000 people. The ideal candidate should have experience and familiarity using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

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Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I/II/III

 Employer: City of Roseville
 Location: Roseville, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 11/8/2026

 $22.96 - $41.05/hr  

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! Grow your career by joining the Environmental Utilities Department in the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I/II/III . Ready to make a real impact on your community's health and safety?

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