Wastewater Operator Intern

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 HourlyLocation : Woodridge, ILJob Type: InternJob Number: 25-00017Department: Public Works DepartmentOpening Date: 02102025Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Wastewater Operator Intern within the DuPage County Public Works Department. This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work. For detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5.DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities Include:Draws samples of water for laboratory tests and analysesCleaning of machinery, equipment, and pumpsObserve and assist with addition of chemicals according to prescribed standardsReads gauges and transmits data to superiorObserve and assist with routine chemical analyses of waterObserve and assist operators with plant roundsObserve and assist with operation of plant equipment REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Requires the applicant to be actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree, or be a recent graduate (within past year).Preferred candidates will be taking or have already completed courses to obtain an Illinois waterwastewater license.Requires a valid driver's license. A pre-employment background check is required Physical Requirements and Work Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work will occur in a field environment. The work environment for this position regularly includes working in varies outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, with hazardous chemicals, and with fumes or airborne particles. 01 What is your highest completed level of education? High School Graduate College- Completed Freshman year College- Completed Sophomore year College- Completed Junior year College- Completed Senior year Enrolled in a graduate program 02 Are you over 18 years old with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience? Yes No 03 Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2025-02-26