What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR position at cityoflawrence?
Summary:
This position performs skilled, semi-skilled, technical, and manual labor involving equipment preventative maintenance; and process operations of water and wastewater treatment facilities and other utility facilities.
Responsibilities:
Water Treatment Operator activities include the use of computer technology, sampling and laboratory analysis, operation of heavy equipment and vehicles, plant equipment, and field equipment. This position requires 12-hour rotating shift work. Must be willing and able to work Nights, Days, Weekends, Holidays, and respond to emergencies.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Training in water or wastewater treatment operations (or equivalent knowledge of biology, chemistry or related field), mechanical systems, or equipment maintenance preferred. Although no experience is required, the preferred candidate will have one to two years of responsible experience in water and wastewater operation as well as basic knowledge of mathematic principles and computer-controlled systems.The successful candidate must pass the City background check post-offer City physical and drug screen.
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
Retirement: KansasPublicEmployeesRetirementSystem(KPERS)
