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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

  • Job Category: Maintenance
  • Education: N/A
  • FT/PT: Full-Time
  • Company: City of Abilene

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Job Description:

Position Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

Position Summary:
The City of Abilene Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at 40 hours a week with the potential for intermittent overtime. This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment plant. This employee should possess good communication skills.

How to Apply: Complete On-Line Application at https://www.abilenecityhall.com/jobs.aspx

Date Closed: open until filled
Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wage Range: $16.34-$22.07 per hour – based on Qualifications and Experience

The City of Abilene conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

The City of Abilene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Department: Public Works
Reports To: Public Works Director/Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay)
Retirement: KPERS

Job Description: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I is a non-exempt position under FLSA which performs skilled and semi-skilled labor in the maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment plant. This employee should possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability and willingness to learn.

Essential Job Functions:
• Records and maintains accurate daily plant logs, performs lab tests and reports, and assist with providing information for all other reports;
• Attend training and technical workshops to acquire operator certification;
• Responds to plant emergency calls and conduct weekend plant duties;
• Learn, understand, and follow all safety procedures;
• Provide building and grounds maintenance, security, and general cleaning of all facilities.

Ancillary Job Functions:
• Assist with other divisions of Public Works as needed;
• Assist with other departments when needed;
• Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required;

Education and Experience:
Previous experience is not required, but related experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and a valid Kansas Driver's License is required. This employee is expected to obtain Class I Wastewater certification within 18 months of employment and must be willing to attend required classes and workshops. Must acquire a Kansas Commercial Class A Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Not all inclusive)
A general knowledge of maintenance of equipment is preferred. The ability to learn to operate a tractor, skid steer loader, pumps, mowers, and related equipment is required. This employee should have knowledge of first aid procedures. Problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters equipment malfunction problems and conducts repairs and reports serious problems to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. Limited decision making is involved in this position. Tasks are of a routine nature and are performed independently.

Work Environment: Adverse working conditions exist within this position. This employee will have exposure to hazardous chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens. This position will require duties to be performed in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Abilities: Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy loads, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and the ability to operate departmental equipment is required to perform the daily duties of this position.

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Contact Information:

Job Link: City of Abilene Jobs Page

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