Water Plant Operator - Utilities Water Division
About The Position
The Utility Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Water Plant Operator. Water Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operation of the water treatment plant; monitors water levels and makes appropriate pump changes, collects water samples, performs chemical tests, makes changes in chemical feed rates, diagnoses equipment problems and determines remedial action and performs general plant maintenance. This position may include shift work and weekends: day shift works 7 AM 3 PM, evening shift works 3 - 11 PM and night shift works 11 PM - 7 AM. $1.00 additional per hour for evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license and city insurable driving record
- WPO Class III requires a Kansas Department of Health and Environment Class III water operator license.
- WPO Class IV requires a Kansas Department of Health and Environment Class IV water operator license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the operation of a water treatment plant and facilities is desirable.
Responsibilities
- daily operation of the water treatment plant
- monitors water levels and makes appropriate pump changes
- collects water samples
- performs chemical tests
- makes changes in chemical feed rates
- diagnoses equipment problems and determines remedial action
- performs general plant maintenance
Benefits
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free full-service fitness facility
- Free Parking
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
