Pennsylvania Water Environment Association
Job Board Title:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Post Date
2/13/2026
Expiration Date
5/14/2026
Details:
Marysville Borough Perry County, in Marysville PA, is searching for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position is responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment facility and sanitary sewer collection system.
The scope of work includes but is not limited to monitoring and adjustments of the treatment plant process, flow reading, collecting samples, lab sampling and testing, and installation/maintenance/repair of mechanical pumps and controls. The operator will administer the technical aspects of plant operations, ensure compliance with state and federal operating regulations, and maintain underground sewer systems. The operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining an activated sludge Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Other duties include groundskeeping, housekeeping of the buildings, and snow plowing. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
The position requires you to be on-call, weekend, and holiday plant checks on a rotating basis. Safety is a priority. Mechanical knowledge is a must. Work is performed inside and outside all year long. EOE
Requires valid PA driver’s license and PA-DEP Class C, E, Subclass 1-4 Wastewater Operator Certification.
Must be local (within a 30-minute drive of wastewater treatment facility).
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL license within the probationary period.
Excellent benefits package; i.e., paid time off, retirement plan, medical, prescription, vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance.
Send a cover letter with salary requirements, a resume, and three references to:
Marysville Borough
Kim Charles, Borough Manager
200 Overcrest Road
Marysville, PA 17053
or
Email: kcharles@marysvilleboroughpa.gov
Employer:
Marysville Borough
Contact:
Kim Charles
Address:
200 Overcrest Road
Marysville, PA 17053
Work Phone:
717-957-3110
Email:
kcharles@marysvilleboroughpa.gov
Website:
marysvilleboroughpa.gov
