Water Plant Operator I Job

WATER PLANT OPERATOR I
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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 Salina's vital water infrastructure, directly contributing to the community's 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.
· 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.
· Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Heavy lifting & manual labor.

Equipment:
· Computer, hand & power tools, Lockout/Tag-out equipment, telephone, test equipment, trucks, & vehicles.

Hours:
· 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
· 48/36 hour schedule (4 days one week / 3 days following week).
· Scheduling to cover 7 days per week.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $24.47-25.69/hr.
· $50,898-53,435/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
• Until filled

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: [email protected]
Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.