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Water and Wastewater Operator

City of Madison
Madison, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2031

The City of Madison, SD is seeking a dependable and motivated full-time Water & Wastewater Operator to join our Utilities team. This position plays a vital role in protecting public health and ensuring our community has safe, reliable drinking water and effective wastewater treatment services every day.

This role involves a mix of hands-on and technical work, including operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities, collecting and analyzing samples, monitoring system performance, and completing required reporting. The operator also assists with inspecting and maintaining wells, pumps, and system infrastructure, as well as performing routine maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and facilities.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a variety of environments, including treatment plants, confined spaces, and changing weather conditions. This position requires the use of tools, equipment, and technology, along with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Operators participate in a rotating on-call schedule and may respond to after-hours emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with mechanical systems, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes in their community. The City of Madison supports ongoing training and certification and encourages professional growth within the utilities field.

The City of Madison offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package, including health, dental and vision insurance; SDRS retirement with matching contributions; vacation and sick leave; personal days; volunteer hours; holidays; and more.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until offered. Apply today to be part of the team that keeps Madison's water systems running safely and efficiently year-round.

For confidential consideration, an application for employment is required. Applicants may also include a cover letter and resume with the employment application.

Apply online at https://cityofmadisonsd.applicantpro.com/jobs/

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Human Resources to ask for accommodations or an alternative application process.

The City of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Madison and its community partners seek to build the safest and most innovative, inclusive, livable, connected, and prosperous community in the Dakotas and surrounding region by providing all citizens with the opportunity to achieve social, cultural, and economic well being -- known as "the magic" of Madison.

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