WATER PLANT OPERATOR I Utilities Department
The Water Plant Operator I role at the City of Salina is a pivotal position within the Utilities Department. This exciting opportunity involves skilled work in operating an advanced water treatment plant which is crucial to ensuring the community has access to clean & safe water. The Water Plant Operator I is at the heart of sustaining Salinas vital water infrastructure directly contributing to the communitys health & well-being. This position is a rewarding & highly impactful role offering a meaningful career path.
Career Advancement Water Plant Operator II Senior Plant Operator
On-the-Job Training Training is performed by experienced staff aimed at equipping new operators with crucial skills & knowledge. This training emphasizes the operation & maintenance of advanced water treatment systems catering to the unique requirements of the plant. Trainees learn through hands-on experience guided by seasoned operators who share insights & best practices gained from years of service.
Duties ·Performs skilled work in the operation of an advanced water treatment plant distribution system. ·Works varied shifts including 800 a.m. - 500 p.m. 1200 p.m. - 1200 a.m. 1200 a.m. - 1200 p.m. including some weekends. ·Keeps daily logs of shift operations utilizes monitoring equipment & maintains records. ·Draws samples for laboratory analysis. ·Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. ·Performs custodial work such as cleaning painting & mowing. ·Receives & addresses customer concerns. ·Performs overtime as needed & other duties as assigned.
Education ·High school diploma or G.E.D. ·Kansas Class I Water Supply System Operator Certificate or must obtain within two 2 years from employment start date.
Experience ·Two 2 years of mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred.
Requirements ·Must live within 40 minutes response time. ·Mustpossess valid Kansas drivers license.
Work Type ·Heavy exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally andor up to 50 pounds of force frequently andor up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. ·Heavy lifting & manual labor.
Equipment ·Computer hand & power tools LockoutTag-out equipment telephone test equipment trucks & vehicles.
Hours ·Works on shift 800 a.m.-500 p.m. 1200 p.m.-1200 a.m. 1200 a.m.-1200 p.m. ·Includes some weekends.
Starting Pay DOQ ·24.47-25.69hr. ·50898-53435yr. ·Additional 1.50hour paid for hours worked after 600 p.m. & before 600 a.m.
Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-Free Workplace We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion age color national origin ancestry disability or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application andor interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.
ADA Notice For needed accommodations please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 800 a.m. & 500 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
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