What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at City of Richland, WA?
General Summary
The ideal candidate will have the core values to protect human health and prevent pollution in local water sources. This person will be a team player and willing to help other members of the team to flourish and be successful, have strong problem-solving skills to ensure the Wastewater Treatment Plant is meeting regulatory requirements.
Under the direction of the Wastewater/Stormwater Manager or designee, operates and monitors wastewater treatment plant and compost facility equipment to meet quality specifications; responds to, evaluates, and takes corrective action necessary for after-hours emergency calls concerning the stormwater and sewer collection systems. Ability to work rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays.
Currently, the typical schedule for a person in this position will be four, 10-hour shifts 7:00am - 5:30pm either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. This position also requires being on paid standby duty for a 7-day period each month, working holidays, weekends, and nights. A response time of 30 minutes from your residence to the Wastewater Treatment Plant is required during assigned standby duty.
The wage for this position is set by a Collective Bargaining Agreement starting at Step A: $32.73. The City is currently in negotiations with IUOE for the subsequent contract.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of experience in wastewater operations.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license upon hire date.
- Washington State Group III Wastewater Operator Certification upon hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior experience working with and reporting to wastewater related regulatory agencies.
- Level 3 or 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant operations experience.
Supplemental Information
Please note, this position will be posted internally/externally concurrently. However, only qualified, regular full-time, IUOE members will be given first consideration if they apply within the first five (5) working internal days of posting. If no qualified IUOE members apply within the internal posting close date, then all qualified external applicants will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day posting will compete with qualified external applicants.
Selection will be made based on qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an oral board interview. Final selection will be based on comprehensive background/reference check and a pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for IUOE affiliated staff (union-represented employees):
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
- City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plans with 457 and 401(a) options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 4 hours per month of service (paid upon completion of the temporary assignment)
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution*
- City-paid dental and vision plans*
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)*
- 12 hours per month of service
- Paid Holidays
**Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows:Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month**
0-9: 20.17
10-15: 22.17
16-20: 24.17
20 : 26.17
Salary : $33
