WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR 4

City of Tulsa; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Garnett is seeking candidates for a position requiring a high school diploma or GED, along with four years of relevant experience. The role focuses on heavy construction and maintenance related to water/wastewater infrastructure. Candidates must obtain a valid Oklahoma Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License within six months. Applicants with certifications like Confined Space Entry will be prioritized. This role operates from Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive experience in repair or heavy construction.
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure maintenance.
• Some lead work responsibility in previous roles.

Skills

Lead work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Oklahoma Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License

Confined Space Entry Certification

Job description

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience, including semiskilled and skilled work in the major repair or heavy construction field or in water/wastewater infrastructure maintenance with some lead work responsibility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128.

Hours

TUESDAY-FRIDAY 7:00AM-5:30PM

Location

5605 S. Garnett rd./ Mainline East/W&S (IW)

Pay Scale

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Licensing Requirements

Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire date with applicable endorsements; some positions within this classification may require a valid Class "D" Water/Wastewater Operator's License as issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date; Heavy Haul Permit Training and 60 hours in Large Equipment (see Water/Wastewater Works Operator III-Infrastructure for additional details) must be completed within fifteen (15) months of hire in some positions if not completed previously; some positions within this classification may also require Confined Space Entry Certification and/or Certification on Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.) be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.