Operator I - Water

City of Midwest City; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is hiring for an Operator I in the Water Department. You will operate water treatment plants, booster stations and wells, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable service.

Responsibilities include field operations, lab analyses, and maintaining records while following safety policies. You may be assigned to shift work, weekends, and call backs as needed; a Class D water certification is required within one year and Class C within the second year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Class D Water certification within one year of employment.
• Class C certification required within 2nd year of employment.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment plants, booster stations and wells; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct standard laboratory analyses of water samples and adjust operating equipment accordingly.
• Maintain operating and preventive maintenance records and comply with safety policies.
• Monitor and maintain safe work environment, including use of safety gear and SCBA as required.
• Operate city vehicle as needed and perform related duties.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class D Water certification within 1 year

Class C certification within 2nd year

Valid Oklahoma driver license

Job description

Water Department | City of Midwest City

• This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

Now Hiring: Operator I

Starting Pay:

$18.8869 - $19.9982/HR with Benefits

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until filled.

Join Our Team!

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for the position of Operator I in the Water Department.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will perform work necessary to operate the water treatment plants, booster stations and water wells and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Performs operational duties for water treatment plants and related parts of the systems, including checking to make sure pumps are working properly, loading chemicals, greasing equipment, packing pumps and adjusting controls.
• Performs minor maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Performs standard laboratory analyses of water samples and adjusts operating equipment in accordance with instructions.
• Maintains operating and preventive maintenance reports as required.
• Complies with established safety policies and procedures.
• Performs housekeeping and yard beautification tasks as necessary.
• Operates Chlorine system and maintains desired residual.
• Maintains and calibrates Chlorine detector.
• Monitors and maintains safe work environment.
• Understanding of MODS and use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Operates city vehicle on a regular basis.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. required
• Must obtain Class "D" Water certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality within one year of employment
• Class "C" certification required within 2nd year of employment
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training.

Certification Requirements

Must obtain Class "D" Water certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality within one year of employment. Class "C" certification required within 2nd year of employment.

Other Significant Facts

• Employee is subject to shift work, holiday duty, working weekends and call back without notice.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening. The position is also subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements under the United States Department of Transportation regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act, and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. Marijuana is included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not excuse an employee from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

• This is a job posting abbreviated from the full job description. For the full job description, please contact Human Resources.

The City of Midwest City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Salary:

Salary: $18.88 - $19.99 per hour