Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Company	City Of KearneySee more
Address	Kearney, NE
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$22.71 an hour
Category	Engineering/Architecture/scientific

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Closes On: May 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
Location: Utilities, Kearney, NE 68845
Department: Utilities-Sanitary Sewer
Job Status: Full-Time
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $22.71 -
Status: Accepting Applications Until Filled

Job Description Summary

Performs skilled and manual labor work in the operation of the City’s plant and lift stations to treat wastewater and maintain plant equipment and grounds to comply with State permits. Work requires significant interpretive judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and lift stations; operates large and small trucks; routinely inspect maintain and replace electrical wires, components and equipment; assist Lab Technician with sample collection and analysis; perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on equipment; maintain grounds and buildings; perform custodial work such as cleaning and mowing; use gas detection meters, voltmeters and other test devices to comply with confined space requirements prior to entry; implement Lockout/Tagout procedures when necessary; enter and log plant operation data and lift station operating hours reporting results to supervisor; assist in training new operators; utilize computer to retrieve and complete work orders; maintain required certifications; participate in on call rotation. Performs overtime as required and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Requirements

High school diploma/GED with general maintenance experience, electrical experience prefered; ability to obtain a Nebraska Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within one year; possession of or obtain a valid Nebraska commercial driver’s license (CDL Class B) with tanker and air brake endorsements, within three (3) months of appointment.

Mental Requirements

Mental Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend technically-written material.

Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.

Ability to organize information for concise written records.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately.

Physical Requirements

Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Climbing/Balancing: Climb inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance required

Walking: Extensive amount required

Stooping/Bending: Frequently

Stand/Sit: Sit about 20 percent of the time

Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal

Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions

Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions

Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear

Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates precision equipment

Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates valves, switches, etc. and frequently operates precision equipment

Residency Requirement

This position has a thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee’s permanent residence to the employee’s assigned work site and within posted speed limits.