WATER PLANT OPERATOR I
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department
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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 drivers 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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Important: To be considered, fully complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina.
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The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
