Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality)

Kentucky AG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazardous duty pay $0.52/hr

Shift differential $1.00/hr

Class I-IV pay per hour

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeks a Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality) to operate a wastewater treatment plant and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves monitoring SCADA alarms, rounds, data recording, and sample collection with laboratory analysis support.

The position requires a Kentucky Class I license or equivalent, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of related experience. Overtime is possible, and on-call shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Equivalent education may substitute for experience.
• Must possess Kentucky Class I Wastewater License or equivalent from another state.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment plant and monitor SCADA systems.
• Perform daily plant inspections and report repairs.
• Record data and meter readings on forms and reports.
• Collect and test water samples and send to lab for analysis.
• Add chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water as needed.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality) SALARY

The minimum salary is $24.505 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 518

This position is eligible for the following :

• Hazardous duty supplemental pay at $0.52 per hour
• Shift differential of $1.00 per hour, depending on assigned shift
• Class I, $1.00 per hour
• Class II, $2.00 per hour
• Class III, $3.00 per hour
• Class IV, $4.00 per hour

FILING DEADLINE DATE

Open until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to operate a wastewater treatment plant to ensure water discharged is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to health and public safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state.
• Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class I License within six (6) months as a condition of employment.
• Valid Driver's License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors treatment plant operations using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and responds to any system alarms and events
• Performs regular rounds of daily plant inspections to monitor operating conditions, make adjustments and report required repairs to maintenance staff or management as needed
• Records operational data, and/or meter and gauge readings on specified forms and reports
• Collects and tests water and sewage samples; sends samples to the water quality laboratory for analysis
• Adds chemicals, such as chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state.
• Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class I License within six (6) months as a condition of employment.
• Valid Driver's License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Positions must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits:lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct depo sit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: [phone]
Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [e-mail]