What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst. Water Plant Operator - Ashland Water position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE?
Salary : $24.85 - $32.86 Hourly
Location : Ashland, NE
Job Type : Full time / probationary or status
Job Number : 202500074
Department : Transportation & Utilities Department
Division : Water
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Lincoln Water System is one of 11 divisions in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation, and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We feel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team's forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment.
We are looking to fill the role of Assistant Water Plant Operator in our Ashland Water Plant. This position involves skilled technical work in supporting Water Plant Operators by utilizing computers equipped with SCADA systems to operate and monitor a variety of water infrastructure, including wells, advanced treatment plants with disinfection, filtration, chemical feed systems, and transmission main pumping. The role also encompasses SCADA control of reservoirs, pumping stations, and valves. Additional responsibilities include collecting water samples, conducting laboratory analyses, performing facility inspections, and reporting any suspected equipment malfunctions to the designated maintenance personnel for inspection and repair. The position requires in-depth discussions and coordination with the on-duty Water Plant Operator regarding lab results, chemical feed equipment, and the status of other process control analyzers.
Work Hours : Shift based on seniority and includes rotating days off, weekends, and holidays.
Shift Hours :
1st - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2nd - 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
3rd - 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Position is physically located in Ashland, NE.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills / Desirable Training & Experience
- College level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field
- Possession of a valid State of Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License
- Process control experience with equipment, chemicals, instrumentation in Water Treatment Plants or other related areas of food, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, plating industries.
Minimum Qualifications
Necessary Special Requirement
Must be able to obtain a Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health within 12 months of hire.
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We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position :
Medical and / or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
This position is open to current City of Lincoln - LTU Water Division employees only.In accordance with Section 2.76.235 of the Lincoln Municipal Code this position is open only to current regular, status, or probationary employees as stated. Excluded from applying are : unclassified, seasonal, temporary, intermittent, on-call, and substitute employees; and individuals not currently employed by the City.Do you currently work for the City of Lincoln in the LTU Water Division?
If yes, please list the department in which you work, your title, and your date of hire.
I understand this position is located in Ashland.
I understand that this position will require shift work based on employee seniority and includes weekends and holiday work.
Do you have experience or training with remotely or manually operating potable water pumps, valves, piping and other potable water equipment?
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.
Indicate if you have any college level coursework in the following :
If checking related field, please specify the field.
Do you have training or experience in a water treatment plant or with water treatment equipment?
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.
Do you have training or experience monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing of process equipment, analyzers and instrumentation.
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.
Do you have training or experience with computer controlled (SCADA) systems for the operation of water treatment facilities or other types of process-controlled systems?
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Do you have training or experience in any of the following : (Check all that apply)
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Do you possess a current Nebraska Certified Water Plant Operator License?
Do you possess a current Certified Water Plant Operator License issued by a state other than Nebraska?
If yes, please list the state and grade level of certification.
I understand the successful applicant must be able to obtain a Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health within 12 months of hire.
Do you have training or experience performing laboratory work related to water treatment equipment or other process control applications?
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.
Do you have training or experience in the collection of water samples or for other laboratory type sampling?
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.
Indicate if you have training or experience using the following computer software :
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Salary : $25 - $33
