Water Distribution Pump Station Technician

City-of-Ashland,-Kentuck; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kentucky Retirement

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

City Paid Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Sick, Vacation)

Free Access City Building Gym

YMCA Membership Discounts

Job summary

City of Ashland seeks a Supervisor to manage water distribution operations, including pump stations, electrical work, and routine water sampling. The role requires a valid driver’s license and appropriate water distribution licenses, with eligibility for Class IV Water Distribution Operator License.

The position mandates irregular hours and emergency call responsiveness, offering benefits through the Kentucky retirement system and city-provided insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and considerable experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• State Master Electrician License or Class III Water Distribution Operator License.
• Upon eligibility, obtain and maintain a Class IV Water Distribution Operator License.
• Must be able to work irregular hours and respond to calls in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains pump stations.
• Mows grass at pump stations.
• Oversees daily water samples.
• Performs electrical work for various locations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Supervisor: Water Distribution Superintendent

Supervises: None

Beginning Salary: $28.354-$43.666/ hour

Class Characteristics: Performs intermediate work maintaining the operation of pump stations, replacing pump motors and or electric motors, troubleshooting, electrical wiring, daily water samples at various locations, mowing grass at all of the pump stations and water towers. Performing electrical work in all other various City buildings/locations. Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

General Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains pump stations. Mows grass at pump stations. Oversees daily water samples. Performs electrical work for various locations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and considerable experience.

Certification/Licensing Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• State Master Electrician License or Class III Water Distribution Operator License.
• Upon eligibility, obtain and maintain a Class IV Water Distribution Operator License.

Availability Requirement

• Must be able to work irregular hours and assigned shift.
• Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.

Benefit Summary

• Kentucky Retirement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• City Paid Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Sick, Vacation)
• Free Access City Building Gym
• Discounts for YMCA Membership

Equal Opportunity Employer