Plant Operator - Tooele City Sewer Treatment & Water Reclamation Facility

PLANT OPERATOR

Tooele City Sewer Treatment & Water Reclamation Facility

Will Hire at Level Commensurate with Certification & Competencies

Minimum Rates: Operator I $22.94 (Grade 11) with opportunity to promote to
Operator II (Grade 13), Operator III (Grade 14), and Operator IV (Grade 15)

Position includes premium pay for on-call duty and call-outs

Recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability and the only operating facility of its kind in the continental United States, Tooele City's Water Reclamation Facility (sewer plant) uses a solar biosolids processor to treat influent raw reclamation.

Plant operator's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring control panels;
• Adjusting equipment by remote control, computer systems, or manually as needed;
• Monitoring storage lakes;
• Operating equipment, driving and hauling trailers of biosolids; and,
• Performing maintenance and repair of mechanical processing equipment. Operators also provide assistance with reclamation collection and infrastructure as needed.

Operators must be able and willing to work rotating shifts; Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with on-call every 9 weeks (when fully staffed).

Some ask, "Why would anyone want to do this job?" The answer is that it's stable work focused on mechanical processing and responsible care of our environmental conditions. This job has an aggressive career ladder plan that provides you with promotional opportunities as you pass required state certifications and demonstrate competencies on the job. Come build a career with us and enjoy a benefit package that includes four insurance plans, retirement, 401k, and work-life balance.

Certification is required and regulated by the State of Utah for these occupations. Testing includes mathematical computations such as addition, subtraction, percentage calculation, geometry, basic algebra, and calculations of volume and flow.

To be considered you:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have a HS Diploma or GED, some college or technical training is highly desired.
• Applicants should have mechanical, computer, and analytical skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain within twelve (12) months of assignment to position and a driving record acceptable to Tooele City's risk management and insurability standard.

If you do not currently possess a CDL, as a condition of hire and continued employment you will need:

• To obtain your CDL medical card within 3 months of assignment to position, pass the written exam within 4 months of assignment, and obtain a full Class B CDL within 6 months of assignment. If you do not have a CDL upon hire, Tooele City will pay for your training costs to obtain your CDL but you will be required to sign a Training Reimbursement Agreement Plan which requires that you repay a pro-rated reimbursement of tuition and expenses that was paid on your behalf if you resign within one year after attainment.

DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at: WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office.