City of Sparta Illinois

The City of Sparta is seeking a Second (2nd) Shift Treatment Plant Operator for the Water and Sewer Department. This position will perform technical duties in operations and maintenance in wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment systems, water distributions system and water treatment systems. Qualifications include a valid Illinois license, preferably a CDL, a valid Illinois Drinking Water Class B or higher and Wastewater Class 4 license along with knowledge or experience in the installation,
operation and repair of water systems including piping, pump stations, treatment plant processes, water distribution system including piping, pumps and valves and backhoe/heavy machinery experience. Experience maybe substituted for licensing.

This is a full-time permanent position. The City offers an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance and a competitive starting salary. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a physical exam, drug screening and background check including driving record.

Applicants must submit their resume and application to the City Clerk by emailing angiep@spartaillinois.us or mailing to Sparta City Hall, ATTN: City Clerk, 114 W. Jackson Street Sparta, IL 62286. The City will accept resume/applications until March 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM.

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NEWS FROM SPARTA CITY HALL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Sparta, Illinois – In an effort to help prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, beginning
on December 2, 2020, access to city facilities will be limited until further notice.
During this time, City facilities will still be in operation and the City will continue to provide
services. However, in-person meetings and face-to-face transactions will be restricted to “by
appointment only.” We encourage everyone to utilize the City’s website or call Sparta City Hall
at 618-443-2917 (Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) for assistance during the period of limited
access.
Water and sewer customers are still required to pay any balances. Water and sewer bills
can be paid online at https://portal.utilitydistrict.com/8675 or the drop-off box located at
City Hall.
Thank you for your understanding. The City urges all of our Citizens and Businesses to take all
applicable precautions and safety measures as we go forward.

Construction of a replacement of the Sparta Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is financed by the Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (SRF). The SRF program is administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and receives portion of its money to fund these types of projects from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This project includes sanitary sewer system improvements as well as construction of a new wastewater treatment facility consisting of a headworks with grit removal, an oxidation ditch, two clarifiers, a sludge pump station, sludge digesters, sludge handling facilities and lab building. Once complete, it will improve water quality in the environment for area residents and businesses in Sparta by improving the discharge quality from the wastewater treatment facility. SRF programs operate in each state to provide communities the resources necessary to build, maintain and improve the infrastructure that protects one of our most valuable resources: water.