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Water Plant Operator I

City of Edmond
Edmond, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Job Details

Description

Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.

Starting Salary: $20.18

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

About The Position

The Water Plant Operator I is one of several water plant operator jobs within the water treatment plant for the City of Edmond. The water treatment operator helps with routine equipment/machinery adjustments, maintenance, occasionally supervising trainees.

Employees must be willing and able to work shifts, holidays, and as part of a rotating on-call schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations. Must be able to work 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with an 8 days on, 6 days off schedule.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 7 to 11 months of related experience and/or training
    • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier
Responsibilities

  • Conduct process control sampling and testing via analytical laboratory work
  • Perform bench-top Jar-Testing
  • Monitor water quantity and distribution system pressure
  • Monitor plant and well equipment and processes via sensors and tactile observation
  • Monitor chemical use, adjust chemical dosages, and change chemical supplies (chlorine cylinders, polymer barrels, etc.)
  • Obtain water operator licenses according to the following schedule (the City will assist with obtaining these licenses):
    • A temporary license within 10 days
    • A Class “D” within six months
    • Both a "C" Water Works Operator and "C" Water Works Laboratory Operator license within 2 years
  • Document operational activities via plant logs, computer records, and bench sheets
  • Monitor backwash progress and efficiency via lab instrumentation
  • Perform preventive and general maintenance tasks for plant processes, systems, equipment, and appurtenances
  • Perform housekeeping tasks (like cleaning plant equipment, buildings, and grounds)
Necessary Skills/Abilities

  • Good mathematical ability
  • Ability and willingness to take continuous education classes to maintain or upgrade ODEQ licenses
  • Ability and willingness to work shifts, holidays, and as part of a rotating on-call schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations
  • Ability to meet required physical standards for this position
  • Ability to pass investigative background process, including a hearing test and drug screening

Benefits

  • Opportunity to become an Operator II with experience and certification
  • Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
  • Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Potential for bilingual pay
  • A tangible impact to the Water Resources department and residents in the City of Edmond
  • A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL VACANCY IS FILLED.

THIS JOB POSTING MAY BE UNPUBLISHED AND RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

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