Description

Job Title: Water Plant Operator SWL&P - 12 hr
ID: 5962
Company: Superior Water, Light and Power, Inc.
Location: Superior, WI
Shift Work: Yes
Union Contract: ALLETE - SWLP Contract
Apprenticeship: No
Application Close Date: 09/07/2026
Link: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ALLETE&cws=44&rid=5962
 External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

Water Plant Operator - 12 Hour

$45.44 - $50.49 | On Site

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is a technical position involved in and responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a drinking water plant and auxiliary facilities.
• This position requires the Operator to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights and may be assigned on-call or standby duty.
• The Operator makes decisions pertaining to the operation of machinery and equipment based on visual or audio information collected from devices and instruments.
• The Operator directs actions during emergencies and serves as a contact for internal and external customers (i.e. after hours and weekend dispatching).

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

 No experience required
One year or more demonstrated experience maintaining water treatment and/or distribution equipment as a surface or ground water treatment plant operator, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Option 1

• Possess a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Water Plant Operators Certification, Grade T-S, or an equivalent certification.
• If holding an equivalent certification, the employee must obtain the WDNR Grade T-S Certification within six (6) months of their start date.
  OR

Option 2

• Possess a WDNR Water Plant Operators Certification, Grade T-G, or an equivalent certification.
         AND
• Obtain the WDNR Grade T-S Certification within six (6) months of their start date.
  Additionally:

SWL&P will sponsor the cost of one T S Certification exam within the six month period.
In the event the successful candidate does not pass the T S Certification exam they may retake the exam more times at their own expense, as long as they have fulfilled the requirement of possessing the certification within six months of start date.
IF the successful candidate does not possess a T S Certification within six months of start date, they will be deemed disqualified, placed in layoff and will be unable to reapply for the Water Plant Operator position until they have obtained the certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to successfully complete a physical work screen.
• Shift work and frequently working alone is required.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• This position is subject to DOT PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act) Regulations.

COMPENSATION:

• The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $45.44 -  $50.49. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Engagement, and more.

About Us

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas. Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St. Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered. SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers. SWL&P plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Superior offers big city perks with Duluth MN right across the bridge, yet still maintains its own small town peace with quiet neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.  Located on Lake Superior, with stunning scenic views, many nearby parks, and abundant outdoor recreation for all seasons.

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 90 days of the posting close date.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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