Wastewater Plant Operator I

Job Description:

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I
Utilities Department

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Duties: Performs skilled work in the operation of an advanced wastewater treatment plant, collection system; monitors & operates motors, pumps, meters & related equipment; repairs & performs preventive maintenance on equipment; utilizes monitoring equipment & records information shown; draws samples for laboratory analysis; monitors & adjusts flow rates; performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting & mowing.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.; possession of or obtain a Kansas Class I Wastewater Facility Operator Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire.

Experience: Two (2) years’ mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred.

Requirements: Must live within 40 minutes response time; must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.

Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Variable shifts: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 12:00 a.m. midnight to 12:00 p.m. noon; 12:00 p.m. noon to 12:00 a.m. midnight.

Starting pay: $20.92-21.97/hr. DOQ EOE

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov