LTU - Asst. Water Plant Operator Ashland Water

Nebraska.gov; Ashland (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Water Plant Operator to join their dedicated team in Ashland. This role involves skilled technical work in water treatment, utilizing advanced SCADA systems to monitor and operate critical water infrastructure. You'll engage in laboratory analyses, facility inspections, and collaborate closely with experienced operators to ensure the highest standards of water quality. With a focus on teamwork and community service, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will help maintain essential water services for the community. Join us and make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Holidays

Personal Convenience Days

Qualifications

• Valid State of Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License required.
• 6 months experience in mechanical maintenance or operating pumps and valves.

Responsibilities

• Support Water Plant Operators using SCADA systems to monitor water infrastructure.
• Collect water samples and conduct laboratory analyses.

Skills

Chemistry

Biology

Engineering

Mechanical Maintenance

Process Control

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

College Level Coursework

Tools

SCADA Systems

Job description

Lincoln Water System is one of 11 divisions in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation, and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We feel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team's forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment.

We are looking to fill the role ofAssistant Water Plant Operator in our Ashland Water Plant. This position involves skilled technical work in supporting Water Plant Operators by utilizing computers equipped with SCADA systems to operate and monitor a variety of water infrastructure, including wells, advanced treatment plants with disinfection, filtration, chemical feed systems, and transmission main pumping. The role also encompasses SCADA control of reservoirs, pumping stations, and valves. Additional responsibilities include collecting water samples, conducting laboratory analyses, performing facility inspections, and reporting any suspected equipment malfunctions to the designated maintenance personnel for inspection and repair. The position requires in-depth discussions and coordination with the on-duty Water Plant Operator regarding lab results, chemical feed equipment, and the status of other process control analyzers.

Work Hours: Shift based on seniority and includes rotating days off, weekends, and holidays.
Shift Hours:
1st - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2nd - 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
3rd - 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Position is physically located in Ashland, NE.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

• College level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field
• Possession of a valid State of Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License
• Process control experience with equipment, chemicals, instrumentation in Water Treatment Plants or other related areas of food, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, plating industries.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 6 months experience or training in mechanical maintenance or operating pumps and valves; or equivalent.

Necessary Special Requirement
Must be able to obtain a Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health within 12 months of hire.

Why Join Us?

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

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