Wastewater Treatment Tech I — Public Utility Team

Johnson County Kansas

Leawood (KS)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johnson County Government is hiring for a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I to operate and maintain a wastewater treatment facility and off-site pump stations. The role involves monitoring plant processes, collecting samples, performing lab analyses, and assisting with maintenance tasks in a team setting.

The position supports 1st and 3rd shifts, includes on-call duties, and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
One year of mechanical/maintenance/vocational experience in biology, chemistry, or related fields.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Responsibilities

Inspect and document plant and pump station processes to ensure proper operations and detect equipment failures using SCADA, telemetry, and tests.
Perform laboratory analysis and microscopic examination of samples for microorganisms for compliance.
Assist in preventive and general maintenance of pumps, valves, motors, and piping; support repairs as needed.
Maintain and update operational records, logs, and databases; perform routine calculations for plant operations.
Assist the public, haulers, drivers, and vendors; respond to routine questions and escalate complex requests.