03/04/2026
Village of Wellsville
Water Treatment Plant Operator or
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
The Village of Wellsville, Department of Public Works is presently accepting applications for the position of a Water Treatment Plant Operator or Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee for the Water Treatment Plant. Typical duties involve routine but important work with responsibility during an assigned shift for the efficient and safe operation and maintenance of a Type A water treatment plant equipped with facilities for filtration, coagulation, chlorination, fluoridation, corrosion control and pH adjustment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Plant Supervisor in accordance with established procedure. Does related work as required. Minimum qualifications for Water Treatment Plant Operator are high school graduation or equivalency diploma and:
(a) One year of satisfactory experience as Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee or;
(b) One year of experience in water treatment plant operations.
Special Requirement: Possession of a Grade IIA Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate under the provision of the NYS Sanitary Code. The qualifications are governed by the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of NY (NYCRR, NYS Department of Health Sanitary Code,
Section 5-4.3.
Minimum qualifications for Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee are high school graduation or equivalency diploma and:
(a) Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
Interested applicants should complete a civil service application found at: www.wellsvillevillageny.gov or stop by the Village Office located at 23 N. Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. Applications will be accepted through 3/20/26.