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TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR - Level 1 to 4 (Asplund) Range 20-23 / PLU
Anchorage — Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
- Location
- 3000 Arctic Blvd., AK
- Salary
- $39.98 - $47.50 Hourly
- Type
- Regular / Full Time
- Timing
- Year-round
- Posted
- 2026-09-28
- Closes
- Continuous
- Source
- Municipality of Anchorage (synced)
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT:
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
HOURS OF WORK:
Alternate Treatment Schedule
LOCATION:
Asplund Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2300 Hutson Dr
To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Perform work in the operation, preventive maintenance and minor maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plant, including well production and water distribution systems. Work is assigned, performed, supervised and reviewed based on applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level and the role of the individual. The required skill and supervision is dependent on the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level of the person. Employees are assigned general duties in the broad area of treatment plant systems operations, well production and water distribution systems. Incumbents work independently with less direct supervision as proficiency level increases. Employees work varying shifts, including evening, nights, weekends and holidays to meet the water and/or wastewater treatment needs of the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors of the Municipality of Anchorage. Treatment Plant Operators III and IV are lead positions and assist in the training of other operators and may be assigned as plant-in-charge crew leader with duties that include assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Treatment Plant Operator I
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Provisional Water Treatment/Distribution certification at time of application.
Water Treatment Operator I OR Water Distribution Operator I
certification
within
one
(
1
) year of hire.
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Water Treatment/Distribution Operator
I
certification at the time of application.
Treatment Plant Operator II
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Water Treatment/Distribution Operator II certification at the time of application.
Treatment Plant Operator III
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Water Treatment/Distribution Operator III certification at the time of application.
American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within
six
(
6
) months of hire.
Treatment Plant Operator IV
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Water Treatment/Distribution Operator IV certification at the time of application.
American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within
s
ix
(
6
) months of hire.
All applicants must possess and/or complete:
A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.
Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to
http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify
. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory drug screen prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405 (f) and (h).
All information from pre-employment examinations is the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and are confidential. Copies of any pre-employment examinations will not be provided to the applicant by the MOA or the medical examiner.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
As a condition of employment, the candidate selected must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the wor
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