WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR- MAINTENANCE

Lawrence Kansas • Lawrence, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This Maintenance Operator position performs skilled, semi-skilled, technical and/or manual labor work, including rebuilding and repairing machinery/mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, belt presses, mixers, filters, chlorination systems, lift stations, wells and gates. Other duties include troubleshooting electrical systems ranging from 110 to 12,470 volts and various direct current voltages; HVAC system repairs; operation of heavy equipment and vehicles; and building/grounds maintenance. This position requires emergency, after-hours response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must pass the City background check post-offer.
• Must pass City physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, building trades, or equipment maintenance preferred.
• One to two years of responsible experience in one of the areas above.
• Basic knowledge of mathematical principles and computer-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Rebuilding and repairing machinery/mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, belt presses, mixers, filters, chlorination systems, lift stations, wells and gates.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems ranging from 110 to 12,470 volts and various direct current voltages.
• HVAC system repairs.
• Operation of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Building/grounds maintenance.
• Emergency, after-hours response.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependents on coverage levels available.
• FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH.
• Other wellness benefits/perks.
• 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year.
• 2 days Personal Leave.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Caregiver Leave.
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED