Distribution Operator - Greater Augusta Utility District

Date Posted: January 05, 2026 | End Date: July 04, 2026
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

What’s in it for me?
● We pay weekly. You will earn $29.66 per hour base pay, plus stipends for licensing and longevity.
● You will be home every night.
● We observe Maine state holidays which means 13 paid days off - without using your own paid leave!
This is complemented by generous personal leave time.
● You’ll be making the world a better place. The work we do protects public health and improves the environment.
● You’ll have good opportunities for overtime and advancement including getting paid to obtain water and wastewater licenses.
● We pay for 85% of your health insurance (including your family! Or we’ll pay you a generous opt-out if you are covered by a comparable plan by your spouse’s employer). We pay 100% of your dental insurance. And we provide great retirement savings.

What will I do in this job?
● You’ll be part of a skilled team that works together to maintain our water, stormwater and wastewater systems.
● You’ll rebuild pumps, use computers to manage systems and analyze trends, test the safety of the water with chemistry, and troubleshoot digital and mechanical systems.

What qualifications do I need?
● Class B Commercial Driver’s License
● High school diploma and experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, or related experience
● Grade II Water Treatment and Distribution licenses (may be adjusted per DHS Drinking Water Program) or be able to obtain such within 24 months of hire.

Sounds good, how can I apply?
https://www.greateraugustautilitydistrict.org/apply-online-today or send a resume to [email protected]

Who we are
GAUD is a public utility focused on public health and environmental improvement.

Where can I learn more about GAUD?
● Distribution Operator Job Description
● https://www.greateraugustautilitydistrict.org
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● Instagram
To apply, please click on the link on the GAUD Careers page or hit the QR code on the right. You may submit a resume or application to Human Resources,12 Williams Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or email it to [email protected]. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.