Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator
Rantoul, IL, USA
Posted on Aug 21, 2026
Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator
Rantoul, IL
$23.69 an hour - Full-time
Job details
Pay
- $23.69 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Weekends as needed
- Evenings as needed
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
Full job description
Department
Public Works
Location
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Rantoul, IL)
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
$23.69 per hour
Open Date
08/20/2026
Description
JOB INFORMATION
Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75+ acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities. The Village of Rantoul is now hiring for a Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator. This is a full-time hourly position.
The Pump Station & Sanitary System Operator installs and repairs the components of the storm water and wastewater collection systems; operates a variety of specialized equipment and vehicles used in the completion of maintenance projects.
REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair experience
• A valid State of Illinois CDL Vehicle Operator's License
• Working knowledge of the care and use of the tools, vehicles and equipment used in water, sanitary and storm water system maintenance and repair
• Working knowledge of the hazards of the trade and appropriate safety measures and precautions
• Working knowledge of water system repair procedures and techniques
• Working knowledge of plumbing as it relates to water and sewer distribution systems
• Available to respond to emergency calls, work weekends, evenings, and holiday as needed
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Work independently and/or as a team
• Establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with co-workers and the general public
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
• Maintains, installs and repairs the sanitary sewer system
• Safely maintain and skillfully operate a wide variety of tools, vehicles and equipment used in the division
• Determine malfunctions in equipment and to take corrective action
• Operates, maintains and repairs sanitary sewer and storm water pump stations
• Observe all safety measures and precautions required for the use of equipment and machinery
• Flushes and inspects sewer lines
• Replaces and/or repairs broken sewer lines
• Assists with the grading, installation and maintenance of storm sewer and drainage lines
• Cleans sanitary and storm drains on a routine basis, which includes root cutting and cleaning sanitary lines and televising lines
• Maintains, operates and repairs the sanitary sewer and storm water pump stations
• Inspects and maintains pumps, valves, air compressors and other machinery and equipment located in lift stations and wells; maintains motor controls & SCADA in lift stations diagnosing and repairing problems in the panels
• Operates and maintains equipment, vehicles and tools: including trenchers, backhoes, end loaders and/or mini-excavator to dig trenches for the installation or repair of sanitary and storm sewer lines
• Operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment, power tools used in the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer lines and related components
• Cleans and maintains equipment and vehicles in working order
• Maintains, services, and exercises various models of stand-by or portable generators
• Responds to work orders concerning customer service and / or complaints regarding sanitary service
• Determines the cause and the extent of the Village’s responsibility and performs repairs if warranted
• Restores and establishes landscaping following the completion of sanitary sewer or storm water repair work
• Maintains landscape and grounds of Village sites as required and may include building pump station maintenance or repair
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision
IMRF, Retirement Health Funding Plan
457 Plans, LTD, AFLAC, Legal Shield
Voluntary Life Insurance
To learn more about our benefits, please visit our career portal at Career Opportunities | Rantoul, IL - Official Website
TIME OFF
Vacation
Sick Time
Personal Time
12 Paid Holidays
PERKS
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Discount on Forum pass
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position will stay open until filled
If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.
The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment hiring and all other employment practices and decisions.
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