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Administrative Clerk
Chicago, IL
Posted: 01/09/26
Duties: Under supervision, performs routine clerical and administrative work such as typing basic correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, distributing mail and answering phones.
Location City: Chicago, IL , United States
Contact Person: Dustin Dessell
Contact Email: desselld@mwrd.org
Contact Phone: (312) 751-5174
How to Apply:
Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list. The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as information organization and processing, attention to detail, reading comprehension, interpersonal communication and customer service orientation, and written communication. Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, February 13, 2026, should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100. Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.
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Site Remediation Specialist
Chicago, IL
Posted: 01/09/26
Duties: Performs professional site remediation work by monitoring investigatory and remediation activities at the field level. Supervises the collection and analysis of samples, assures site safety and assists the Engineer of Site Remediation in the analysis and presentation of data.
Location City: Chicago, IL , United States
Contact Person: Dustin Dessell
Contact Email: desselld@mwrd.org
Contact Phone: (312) 751-5174
How to Apply:
Examination: The examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation (T&E) weighted 40%, and an oral test, including a written exercise weighted 60%. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list. The T&E will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as managing projects and project personnel; environmental remediation of contaminated properties. The oral test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as technical aspects of environmental site remediation; environmental site remediation sampling techniques; summarizing and preparing technical documents; oral and written communication. Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by end of day, Friday, January 30, 2026 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100. Each candidate whose application is approved, will be emailed a link which will contain the T&E form for completion and return to the Employee Selection Office as specified in the T&E instructions. ORAL TEST: The tentative date for the oral test is Saturday, February 7, 2026 (and other dates if necessary to accommodate the number of candidates). Candidates will be informed by email of the date, time and place of the oral test. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.
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Senior Systems Administrator
Chicago, IL
Posted: 01/09/26
Under direction, supervises and/or is responsible for the implementation of the enterprise architecture and maintenance of the organization’s computing technology environment. This also includes analysis, development, modification, installation, backup, testing and maintenance of operating systems software and storage.
Location City: Chicago, IL , United States
Contact Person: Dustin Dessell
Contact Email: desselld@mwrd.org
Contact Phone: (312) 751-5174
How to Apply:
Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 40% and an oral test with written exercise weighted 60%. The minimum passing score on each test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test to be eligible to compete in each subsequent test and to have their names placed on the eligible list. The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as virtualization technologies; enterprise server OS technologies; storage technologies; networking and security, enterprise monitoring; ITIL, hardware, data center, IT concepts; and emerging technologies, cloud, disaster recovery, enterprise IT approaches. The oral test will assess candidates’ knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as management concepts; communication, support, and interpersonal skills; and written communication. Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, January 30, 2026 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100. WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at MWRD Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing Road, Cicero, IL 60804. Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited. ORAL TEST: Candidates, who pass the written test, will be informed by email of the date, time and place of the oral test.
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Laboratory Analyst
Rockford, IL
Posted: 01/07/26
Primary responsibilities include accurately performing the full range of testing, tracking, analysis, quality control, equipment calibration and maintenance duties; identifying equipment, sampling and testing issues; accurately identifying and troubleshooting issues and taking appropriate corrective measures; adhering to strict prescribed guidelines, processes, permit requirements, and other State and Federal mandates and regulations; does related work as required. This is an entry level position in this class.
Location City: Rockford, IL , United States
How to Apply:
Apply only by January 19, 2026
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Assistant Superintendent
Kankakee, IL
Posted: 01/05/26
As a member of the KRMA management team, this position has primary responsibility for overseeing the operations and maintenance
of the POTW
Location City: Kankakee, IL , United States
How to Apply:
Apply online by February 2, 2026.
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Civil/Environmental Engineer (6530)
Naperville, IL
Posted: 12/18/25
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.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $87,936.35 - $105,523.62 per year, commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this position is E245.
Location City: Naperville, IL , United States
How to Apply:
APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.naperville.il.us/careers
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Senior Water Utility Technician
Naperville, IL
Posted: 12/12/25
The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is currently seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician for the Springbrook Wastewater
Operations division to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, inspection, and/or repair of the City’s wastewater operations facility.
This position is represented by the IBEW Local 196 union.
Location City: Naperville, IL , United States
How to Apply:
APPLY ONLINE. Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying.
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Assistant Engineer Series (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural)
Chicago, IL
Posted: 12/12/25
Location City: Chicago, IL , United States
Contact Person: Dustin Dessell
Contact Email: desselld@mwrd.org
Contact Phone: (312) 751-5174
How to Apply:
Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by February 27, 2026.
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Plant Operator (Part-Time)
Glen Ellyn, IL
Posted: 12/10/25
The Glenbard Wastewater Authority (GWA) is recruiting for one (1) part-time, entry level Plant Operator. Duties include but are not limited to; plant operational duties; operator services at the GWA treatment facility and storm water treatment plant; light maintenance work as needed; and responsive, courteous and efficient service to the residents of the Villages of Lombard and Glen Ellyn and the general public.
Location City: Glen Ellyn, IL , United States
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and employment application to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
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Maintenance Supervisor
Burr Ridge, IL
Posted: 12/05/25
The Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District (FCWRD) is seeking applicants for its Maintenance Supervisor position. This is an excellent opportunity for an established maintenance technician looking to move into a supervisory role. A minimum of five to ten years of experience in wastewater system maintenance is required. IEPA Operator Certification(s) is preferred.
The Maintenance Supervisor works under the direct supervision of the Plant Superintendent and is responsible for managing the Maintenance Department and its team of 3 – 5 Maintenance Technicians. The Maintenance Department performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation of the District’s 12 MGD wastewater treatment facility and 20 pump stations, including wastewater pumping, sludge processing, chemical addition, equipment operation and maintenance, and general labor.
The annual salary for this position would be $100,000 - $115,000, depending on qualifications.
*** $5,000 Signing Bonus for selected Candidate ***
Additional Signing Bonus for Certified Operators, as follows:
*** $2,500 - Class 1, $2,000 Class 2, $1,500 Class 3, $1,000 Class 4 or Collections ***
Location City: Burr Ridge, IL 60527, United States
Contact Person: Mike Holland
Contact Email: mholland@fcwrd.org
Contact Phone: (630) 323-3299
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Mike Holland, Executive Director at mholland@fcwrd.org.
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