Operations Technician I Weekend Overnight Shift

Location: 7601 Holliday Drive, Kansas City, KS, 66106, United States

Employment Type: FT Non-Exempt

Required_Degreee: High school


The purpose of this position is for the operation of a highly technical water treatment and distribution process.  The Technician I shall endeavor to meet or exceed all state and federal water quality standards and regulations; meet or exceed Board policies, goals and expectations; promote security of WaterOne’s water system; make routine decisions concerning process chemistry, chemical dosage, mechanical equipment operations and distribution system operation; balance flows to basins and reservoirs and maintain system water storage requirements.  This position is also responsible for promoting safety, environmental stewardship and cost efficiency.

The pay range for the Operations Technician position starts at $26.83/hr to $36.89/hr. Compensation for the selected candidate will depend on candidate qualifications and experience as related to the position requirements. 

The schedule for this role is Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm-7am, and Sunday 6pm - Monday 7am.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• With oversight, is responsible for the daily operation of a highly technical water treatment and distribution process.  Handles routine decisions concerning chemical dosage and pump selection.  Balances flow to basins and reservoirs and maintain system water storage requirements. Must be able to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions.

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and PC-based computer system operator.  Prepares computer-generated reports for management.  Calculates flows, chemical dosages, and chemical solutions.  Monitors and responds to all aspects of water quality prior to distribution.  Maintains pressures, flows, and reservoirs in the distribution system.  Responsible for the accurate entry of operational data and reports.

• Troubleshoots problems with chemical treatment, complex instrumentation, mechanical equipment, and microprocessor-based controllers and generates work orders when necessary.

• Operates and monitors the ozone generation system to ensure effective treatment processes and compliance with water quality standards.

• Operates and performs occasional testing of natural gas generators to ensure reliable backup power during outages, peak shaving, and inclement weather.

• Responds to emergencies, such as main breaks or equipment malfunctions/outages, by contacting the appropriate personnel and coordinating necessary actions to restore operations and ensure system safety.

• Responsible for the safe utilization of hazardous chemicals and gases.  Must demonstrate proper use of safety equipment, including respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and participate in required safety training.  Correctly wear personal protective equipment for appropriate situations.

• Operates complex High Voltage electrical equipment and high-pressure systems.

• Performs routine process chemical laboratory analyses.  Operates and troubleshoots complex chemical analyzers.

• Maintains production laboratory, reagent inventories, and quality.  Responsible for laboratory quality control and assures accurate result reporting.

• Assists in the installation, calibration, startup, and training of new processes and equipment.

• Availability to work extended hours, nights and weekends as needed.

• Availability to participate in and be available during a designated on-call week rotation to ensure uninterrupted water treatment operations.

• Performs routine maintenance and clean-up.

• Perform all duties pertaining to hazardous waste operations in accordance with all applicable requirements.

Other Duties

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Customer Service Commitment

WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers.  Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day.  Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.