Public Service- (1) Water and (1) Wastewater

NOW HIRING!  Start a Rewarding Career - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

The City of Buchanan is looking to hire two full-time employees within its Department of Public Services.  The Department of Public Services, also sometimes referred to as the "Department of Public Works" or "DPW," is a fantastic team environment that allows its members to learn and grow everyday while working towards a lifelong career, for which all training is provided on the job--and we pay FULL WAGE for ALL TRAINING!!!!

Want to start your career path down a trail that requires no student debt, allows you to stay physically fit and active, earns great pay and has amazing benefits, like good insurance and a lifelong pension for a protected retirement?  What if this same career path promised not only a good starting wage, but also substantial room for advancement and pay increases?  Even better yet, you would get all of this and more, while also getting to serve your community and feel like you are making a real difference in the everyday lives of thousands of people!

A career in the municipal field of public services involves a wide variety of activities, which helps ensure that you won't get bored or feel like you are just doing the same thing, over and over again.  It also allows you opportunities to sharpen your skills and specialize in particular areas of interest, such as water treatment or wastewater treatment.  Employees who choose this path will find that even greater opportunity for career advancement and pay raises abound!

Ultimately, the City of Buchanan is preferring to get one candidate who is most interested in eventually becoming certified in water treatment, and another candidate who is most interested in eventually becoming certified in wastewater treatment.  However, both or either path is available, and each comes with its own special rewards--plus each receives the full support of our entire Team as you work towards certification, with full training and guidance along the way.  And don't worry--we will customize your training to best suit your preferred learning style!

Here are just a few of the benefits of working in the fields of water treatment and/or wastewater treatment:

• Job Security.  Becoming a water or wastewater operator provides a level of job security that is essentially recession proof (after all, people don't ever stop needing or using water).
• Long-Lasting Career.  Since there is very little turnover in the water and wastewater industries, workers end up having many more opportunities for career advancement than are typically available in other industries.
• Good Pay.  Good starting pay, with great potential for quick advancement!
• Great Benefits.  Very few careers in the whole country offer the chance at a guaranteed pension each month after retirement.  Be smart and set yourself up for comfort and stability in your later years--including options for early retirement that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere!
• Growing Industry.  Demand for qualified individuals in these fields is increasing steadily, with no signs of stopping.
• Help Your Community AND the Environment at the Same Time!  Water and wastewater treatment operators play a vital role in ensuring the public health of their communities, while also serving as environmental stewards protecting our vital resources for future generations.  Get paid well AND make a difference!

Still unsure?  That's OK.  Water treatment and wastewater treatment careers are not jobs that most people hear about much, and we want to change that.  So please don't be discouraged from applying just because you are not certain it would be the right fit for you.  Instead, please reach out to us via email at bwall@cityofbuchanan.com for an opportunity to get a tour of our water and wastewater treatment facilities, where you can meet firsthand with current members of our Team, who would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding what the job is really like, and whether it might be something you would enjoy.

Don't let the fear of the unknown keep you from losing out on an AMAZING opportunity--Take the next step towards a fulfilling and financially rewarding career today.  We can't wait to hear from you!!