Water Treatment Plant Operator: CDL Training Included

City of Davenport, IA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 68,604,000 - 71,153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

13 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Davenport is seeking a Plant Operator to maintain wastewater treatment processes and operate plant equipment. Starting pay ranges hourly, with CDL training provided upon hire and a full benefits package offered from day one.

Position requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement within six months. Must reside in IA or IL within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper flow of sewage through the plant and monitor equipment.
• Take sewage and sludge samples, perform analyses, and record readings.
• Operate large endloaders and dump trucks to remove solids.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Inspect machinery and read control gauges to assess operating status.
• Keep daily records and reports of plant operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Davenport is seeking a Plant Operator to maintain wastewater treatment processes and operate plant equipment. Starting pay ranges hourly, with CDL training provided upon hire and a full benefits package offered from day one.

Position requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement within six months. Must reside in IA or IL within two years of hire.