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Senior Water Utility Technician-Repair & Excavation
Naperville, IL
Posted: 06/12/25

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is currently seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician for the Repair & Excavation division to operate excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery on a daily basis. In this position, candidates will perform manual tasks (i.e., digging, loading & unloading materials, and preparing job sites) as they relate to the rehabilitation, repair, and replacement of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Location City: Naperville, IL , United States
How to Apply:
Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napervilleil/jobs/4971406/senior-water-utility-technician-repair-excavation?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Pollution Control Technician
Chicago, IL
Posted: 06/02/25

Under supervision gathers samples of water from streams, waterways, and industrial waste discharges for use in laboratory analysis and performs related duties as required.
Location City: Chicago, IL , United States
How to Apply:
Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by June 6, 2025.
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Executive Director
Chicago, IL
Posted: 06/02/25

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is an Illinois special district that is responsible for the Chicago area’s wastewater treatment and stormwater management. The District is an award-winning wastewater agency which has been a leader in the protection of the Chicago area water environment for more than 120 years.

We are seeking a visionary Executive Director committed to accomplishing our core mission of wastewater treatment and stormwater management while making progress on a forward-looking “utility of the future” agenda that includes measurable goals for resource recovery, reducing energy consumption and use of green infrastructure. This position will oversee eight departments responsible for the design, treatment, maintenance, research and administrative support of wastewater and stormwater activities.

The selected candidate will have a bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering or the sciences and at least 10 years executive, first- or second-tier management experience with a large regional or municipal wastewater treatment, stormwater management or public works agency or equivalent. The candidate will have the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, be a quick study, be decisive, be an excellent public speaker and will have a transformative vision that can guide the District’s operations.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a premier environmental agency.

For detailed information about this opportunity, visit mwrd.org.

Location City: Chicago, IL , United States
How to Apply:
For detailed information about this opportunity, visit https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/mwrd-careers/career-opportunities/now-hiring-executive-director
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Civil/Environmental Engineer
Naperville, IL
Posted: 05/27/25

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is currently seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer responsible for water main and sanitary sewer, engineering design, construction management, and inspection in respect to water distribution & supply, wastewater collection & pumping, and wastewater treatment improvement projects. The Engineer conducts reviews and provides engineering assistance on private developments for water main and sanitary sewer system construction.
Location City: Naperville, IL 60540, United States
How to Apply:
Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napervilleil
Direct Link: Click here for more info