Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Trainee Class III)

Position: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Trainee Class III)

Reports to: Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, Superintendent

Department: 2-312 Wastewater Treatment Plant

Core Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervisory: No

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under immediate supervision, perform operations and maintenance on the wastewater treatment plant; and do related work as required.

Rate of pay will be $15.14-$16.44 based upon experience. Additional compensation will be considered for employees that demonstrate selected skills that will be shared during the interview process.

Trainee $15.14

Operator Class I $15.79-16.46

Operator Class II $18.83-19.65

Operator Class III $20.36-21.25

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in checking pumps, motors and other equipment daily in ensure proper operations.
• Assists in pulling pumps and performs maintenance when necessary.
• Assists in chemical testing, recording of daily log, filing reports.
• Mows grass.
• Helps load and unload chemicals and other materials.
• Operate belt press.
• Load processed sludge with backhoe.
• Hose down of daily operations.
• Removes rocks and sticks from pumps.
• Cleans filters weekly.
• Cleans building and surroundings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED)
• Work to achieve appropriate certification Waster Water Operations license Class (I, II, II) as issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The familiarity with or ability to learn principles and practices applied in the operation and maintenance of pumps and similar machinery.
• Knowledge of the proper methods of lubricating such machinery.
• Ability to inspect plant machinery and to detect flaws and defects.
• Ability to quantify amounts registered on meters and charts accurately and maintain records of operations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Alertness, dependability, initiative, sound judgment and integrity.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrist. Ability to work in inclement weather.

Physical Criteria Include:

• The ability to lift 25/50/75 pounds regularly.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

Pay: $15.14 - $16.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16