Plant Operator-in-Training (Water Operations)

City of Richland•Siloam Springs, AR

2d•$29 - $34

About The Position

Under the direction of the Water Manager or designee, operates motorized equipment and performs plant and facility operations and maintenance including grounds keeping; serves as Plant Operator Trainee performing Plant Operator functions as needed. Works rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience in the operations or construction of potable water systems
Valid driver’s license upon hire date
Washington State “Operator-in-Training” certificate within six (6) months of eligibility to test
Washington State Water Plant Operator I certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test
Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test
Washington State Water Plant Operator II certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test
Washington State Water Distribution Manager II certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test
Washington State Water Plant Operator III certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test
Washington State Water Distribution Manager III certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test

Nice To Haves

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Operates motorized equipment
Performs plant and facility operations and maintenance
Performs grounds keeping
Serves as Plant Operator Trainee performing Plant Operator functions as needed

Benefits

Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plan 457
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program