Wastewater Plant Operator I - Hands-On & Growth

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a Plant Operator I to support daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility. You will monitor processes, control flow, and ensure compliance with NPDES permits.

Ideal candidates are hands-on team players who can perform routine maintenance, maintain grounds, operate a variety of equipment, and document operations with work order software and tablets while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1+ years in wastewater facility operation preferred.
• Any equivalent education/experience to perform essential duties.
• Commercial learner's permit within 3 months; Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within six months.
• Class 1 KDHE Operations certification within three years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes and effluent.
• Manually or remotely operate valves and gates to regulate treatment.
• Operate vehicles and equipment including tanker trucks and forklifts.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance and general housekeeping of plant equipment, buildings, vehicles, and grounds.
• Maintain facility grounds including mowing, trimming, watering, and landscaping.
• Operate chainsaws to remove tree branches and limbs as needed.
• Monitor chemical inventory levels and report reordering needs.
• Document maintenance activities using work order software and enter data.
• Follow established safety policies and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement

KDHE Operations certification

Tools

Work order software

Computer/Tablet data entry

Job description

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a Plant Operator I to support daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility. You will monitor processes, control flow, and ensure compliance with NPDES permits.

Ideal candidates are hands-on team players who can perform routine maintenance, maintain grounds, operate a variety of equipment, and document operations with work order software and tablets while following safety policies.