Career Opportunities

City of Gardiner - Chief WasteWater Operator

Date Posted: April 29, 2025 | End Date: June 30, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

This supervisory position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the treatment plant, pump stations, laboratory, sludge disposal; as well as pretreatment coordination when required.

Work involves insuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant, monitoring all mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, dewatering and RBC system according to established standards. Daily tasks include testing and compliance reporting with all Federal and State requirements. Supervisory duties include training personnel.

State of Maine Grade II Wastewater Certificate with the expectation to obtain a grade IV within 2 years of hire.

Two years of supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of education and supervisory experience. Significant wastewater or related experience desired. 

The City of Gardiner offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, MePERS retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays.

Please submit a resume and job application to [email protected] or via mail to:

Chief Operator Search - Attn: Denise Brown

6 Church Street - Gardiner, ME 04345

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Employment applications along with the job description are available at City Hall, 6 Church Street Gardiner or at www.gardinermaine.com

The City of Gardiner is an EOE.

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