Operator (Waste Water Plant)

Salary: $19.41 – $21.63/hour

Overtime: Nonexempt

Opening Date: 7/06/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Description:

Under general supervision, assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, involving the collection and treatment of wastewater; performs related work as required.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the daily operation of the wastewater plant, including start-up and/or shut-down of plant equipment, involving collection and treatment of wastewater in compliance with established procedures and standards and federal and state laws and administrative regulations.
• Operates and maintains wastewater treatment equipment, including pumps, conveyors, blowers, rakes, clarifiers and other equipment.
• Monitors and regulates the flow of wastewater through the treatment processes, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitors and reports on operation of lift stations in accordance with established standards.
• Assist lab personnel in collection of wastewater samples.
• Maintains logs, records, and reports related to work.
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, chemicals, equipment and tools.
• Assists with minor construction projects.
• Assists with cleaning of plant and grounds.
• Attends continuing education programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED) - required.
• Driver’s License – required.
• Previous applicable experience – preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of wastewater plant operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state laws and administrative regulations with reference to wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety standards.
• Working knowledge of math and chemistry.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and applicable software programs.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and the general public.
• Physical ability to work for extended periods of time during all weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Ability to work hours during the day but may be expected to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, and supervision.

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements of the Job: Work involves sitting at a desk or table; work is performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions, requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping; bending, climbing; reaching, gripping, grasping; must lift objects over 50 lbs.; must operate vehicle and equipment; exposed to machinery and its moving parts; required to be in high places, confined spaces, and using stairs and ladders; exposed to fumes, chemicals and toxic substances as a requirement of the job.

Certification Requirements: Must possess, or obtain Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky within the first 18 months of employment. Must be willing to receive Class II through Class IV license if offered and required after meeting experience requirements for each class license.

Applicants may apply online by sending resumes to HR@murrayky.gov

The City of Murray is an Equal Opportunity Employer