Wastewater Plant Operator – Multiple Vacancies – 2nd or 3rd Shift

Business: City of Westminster

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
1161 Old New Windsor Pike
Westminster, Maryland 21158

Phone: (410) 848-7040

Contact Name: Bethany Zimmerman
Title: HR Analyst
Email: bzimmerman@westminstermd.gov
Website:

Job Description

PLANT OPERATOR I – Multiple Vacancies

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

2nd Shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM)

or

3rd Shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)

Do you love chemistry, biology, or engineering and want to apply your skills to real-world challenges?

The City of Westminster is looking for a Wastewater Plant Operator to perform a variety of essential duties related to the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant including, but not limited to, the collection and control of flow, laboratory analysis, and the processing and discharge of effluent.

In this role, you’ll transform knowledge into hands-on experience by monitoring biological processing and wastewater flow, perform skilled water pollution control laboratory testing and analysis, and participate in the removal of sludge to comply with State requirements for safe sludge disposal.

From conducting water quality testing to learning how biological systems clean millions of gallons of water daily, you’ll be part of the essential process that keeps our communities safe.

Job Requirements

High School diploma or GED and a Class C license required. Must have the ability to obtain a valid Class A license within one year on the job and a Class V Wastewater Treatment Certification from the State of Maryland which will result in promotion to Certified Operator.

2nd Shift: Starting with an hourly rate of $17.7680 per hour, plus $1.7768 per hour shift differential.
3rd Shift: Starting with an hourly rate of $17.7680 per hour, plus $2.6652 per hour shift differential

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Driver’s Record Check, H.S. Diploma/GED, Heavy Lifting, Physical Required, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: $17.77 – $21.11
Number of openings: 2
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life); Retirement; Paid Leave; EAP; Free access to Gym and Pool;

Days of Work:
MONDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am  TUESDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am  WEDNESDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am  THURSDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am  FRIDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am  SATURDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am  SUNDAY 3pm – 11pm or 11pm – 7am
Shift: 2nd or 3rd

How to Apply: https://www.westminstermd.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Wastewater-Plant-Operator-I-2nd-or-3rd-S-407
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 03/24/2026