Wastewater Treatment Operator - CDL Training Included

City of Davenport; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public retirement plan

457 deferred compensation

Job summary

City of Davenport is seeking a wastewater treatment plant operator under general supervision. Starting pay is $23.95 per hour for 6 months and $24.36 per hour thereafter, with a shift differential.

The city provides CDL training upon hire and offers extensive benefits including retirement, 457 plan, paid holidays, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Responsibilities include maintaining plant flow, monitoring gauges and equipment, sampling sewage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass background check and prescribed physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper flow of sewage through the plant and monitor gauges and equipment.
• Operate pumps, valves, engines, and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Take sewage and sludge samples and record readings and times.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance and inspect plant and grounds.
• Operate large endloaders and dump trucks to remove solids.

Skills

Plant machinery knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Iowa Grade I Wastewater certification

Iowa Grade II wastewater certification

Job description

City of Davenport is seeking a wastewater treatment plant operator under general supervision. Starting pay is $23.95 per hour for 6 months and $24.36 per hour thereafter, with a shift differential.

The city provides CDL training upon hire and offers extensive benefits including retirement, 457 plan, paid holidays, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Responsibilities include maintaining plant flow, monitoring gauges and equipment, sampling sewage