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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

United States, Marlborough · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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The city of Marlborough’s department of Public Works is seeking to fill the full-time (40 hours) position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in our East Plant. This position is responsible for the operation of a municipal 3.5 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility in a safe, cost effective, and efficient manner complying with all State and Federal regulations. This is a union position offering competitive wages, and comprehensive municipal benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays, pension, and other union benefits. High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years working experience at a Publicly Owned Treatment Works; two or more years working experience maintaining equipment such as pumps, filters, valves, gates, and tanks; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certification, Grade 4M Full.

Job Responsibility

Operation of a municipal 3.5 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility in a safe, cost effective, and efficient manner complying with all State and Federal regulations

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • two or more years working experience at a Publicly Owned Treatment Works
  • two or more years working experience maintaining equipment such as pumps, filters, valves, gates, and tanks
  • or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certification, Grade 4M Full

What we offer

  • Health and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • holidays
  • pension
  • other union benefits

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