WINCHESTER P.O. BOX 4177, 150 N. MAIN STREET
MUNICIPAL WINCHESTER, KY 40392-4177
UTILITIES PHONE: (859) 744-5434

W A T E R T R E A T M E N T P L A N T O P E R A T O R

Winchester Municipal Utilities (WMU) is currently seeking a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class I-A or above, at our Lower Howards Creek Water Treatment Plant facility located in Winchester, Ky.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of water treatment plant and buildings; such as operate, repair, and maintain the water treatment plant's facilities.

 Performs routine laboratory tests.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Assists in promoting the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment.
 Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
 Answers and logs all emergency calls.
 Lubricates machinery; drives and unloads trucks.
 Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings.
 Monitors telemetering equipment.
 Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Possess a State of Kentucky Water Treatment Plant Operator License, Class I-A or above.
 Knowledge of the principles and practices of water treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical analyses.
 Maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.
 Intermediate math skills required.
 Ability to carry out oral and written directions
 Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

 The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may be required to work shifts other than their regularly assigned shift. The shift work may be eight
(8) to sixteen (16) hour shifts and the Operator may be assigned to day, night, or early morning shifts as needed. There will be weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, or Wastewater Collection License? Is yes, which Class?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Water Treatment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Water Treatment Licesne (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person