WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Summary:This position performs skilled semi-skilled technical and manual labor involving equipment preventative maintenance; process operations of wastewater treatment facilities and other utility :Wastewater Treatment Operator duties include operating and monitoring wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment to ensure safe efficient and compliant operations. This involves adjusting biological and chemical treatment processes based on data from analyzers gauges laboratory results data trends and SCADA systems as well as collecting and recording samples for regulatory compliance and process control. You will perform routine inspections of plant equipment and facilities operate pumps motors valves and chemical feed systems and maintain accurate operational logs and records. The role also involves identifying and troubleshooting equipment or process issues assisting with preventive maintenance and overall facility upkeep and responding to alarms emergencies and after-hours callouts as needed to support continuous 24/7 operations. This position requires working 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be willing and able to work nights days weekends holidays and respond to :High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Training in water or wastewater treatment operations (or equivalent knowledge of biology chemistry or related field) mechanical systems or equipment maintenance preferred. Although no experience is required the preferred candidate will have one to two years of responsible experience in water and wastewater operation as well as basic knowledge of mathematical principles and computer-controlled systems. The successful candidate must pass the City background check post-offer City physical and drug Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksPaid Time Off: 12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid Holidays 12 Weeks Caregiver LeaveRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)