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Village of Rantoul, IL
Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator
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What they do
A Pump Worker or Operator operates pumps that are part of a large heating, cooling, and ventilation system. May operate pumps that move water in and out of water treatment systems or wastewater treatment plants. Operates pumps at a construction site.
$52,821 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Department Public Works Location Wastewater Treatment Plant (Rantoul, IL) Position Type FT Employee Salary $23.69 per hour Requisition 190A Open Date 08/20/2026 Close Date Description
JOB INFORMATION
Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75+ acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities. The Village of Rantoul is now hiring for a Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator. This is a full-time hourly position. The Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator installs and repairs the components of the storm water and wastewater collection systems; operates a variety of specialized equipment and vehicles used in the completion of maintenance projects.REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair experience
- A valid State of Illinois CDL Vehicle Operator's License
- Working knowledge of the care and use of the tools, vehicles and equipment used in water, sanitary and storm water system maintenance and repair
- Working knowledge of the hazards of the trade and appropriate safety measures and precautions
- Working knowledge of water system repair procedures and techniques
- Working knowledge of plumbing as it relates to water and sewer distribution systems
- Available to respond to emergency calls, work weekends, evenings, and holiday as needed
- Mechanical aptitude and dexterity
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Work independently and/or as a team
- Establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with co-workers and the general public
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Maintains, installs and repairs the sanitary sewer system
- Safely maintain and skillfully operate a wide variety of tools, vehicles and equipment used in the division
- Determine malfunctions in equipment and to take corrective action
- Operates, maintains and repairs sanitary sewer and storm water pump stations
- Observe all safety measures and precautions required for the use of equipment and machinery
- Flushes and inspects sewer lines
- Replaces and/or repairs broken sewer lines
- Assists with the grading, installation and maintenance of storm sewer and drainage lines
- Cleans sanitary and storm drains on a routine basis, which includes root cutting and cleaning sanitary lines and televising lines
- Maintains, operates and repairs the sanitary sewer and storm water pump stations
- Inspects and maintains pumps, valves, air compressors and other machinery and equipment located in lift stations and wells; maintains motor controls & SCADA in lift stations diagnosing and repairing problems in the panels
- Operates and maintains equipment, vehicles and tools: including trenchers, backhoes, end loaders and/or mini-excavator to dig trenches for the installation or repair of sanitary and storm sewer lines
- Operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment, power tools used in the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer lines and related components
- Cleans and maintains equipment and vehicles in working order
- Maintains, services, and exercises various models of stand-by or portable generators
- Responds to work orders concerning customer service and / or complaints regarding sanitary service
- Determines the cause and the extent of the Village's responsibility and performs repairs if warranted
- Restores and establishes landscaping following the completion of sanitary sewer or storm water repair work
- Maintains landscape and grounds of Village sites as required and may include building pump station maintenance or repair