Wastewater Plant Operator I

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Starting Salary: $20.18

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Wastewater Plant Operator I performs skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant. They help with plant operations, equipment maintenance, and routine adjustments of machinery and equipment operating controls. The goal for this work is to be team-oriented, safety-minded, and focused on a task until completion.

Operators must be able to work shifts, holidays, and on-call/standby hours as required. The primary shift will be from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, and the work week can either be five eight-hour days or four 10-hour days. The start time is flexible. Incumbents must live within 30 minutes of the facility to respond quickly during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Make plant rounds to check equipment/processes
• Make minor adjustments/repairs as needed to ensure effective plant operation
• Perform routine preventive maintenance activities
• Monitor and control plant flow rates by controlling pumping operations at lift stations
• Complete logs and operator records to document operating conditions and plant data
• Clean and maintain plant equipment, buildings, and grounds
• Conduct laboratory analysis on regulated parameters and documentation
• Conform to all safety rules
• Take continuous education classes to maintain/upgrade ODEQ licenses
• Obtain Wastewater Operator licenses according to the following schedule:
  • Temporary license within 10 days
  • Class "D" license within six (6) months
  • Class "C" Water Operator and Wastewater Works Laboratory Operator licenses within two (2) years

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Wastewater Works Operator "B" license (preferred)
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Ability and willingness to take required continuous education classes to maintain/upgrade ODEQ licenses
• Ability and willingness to work shifts and holidays, including on-call hours
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Potential to become an Operator II with experience and certifications
• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Water Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

Salary : $20