WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR III INFRASTRUCTURE

City of Tulsa; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipal water authority in Garnett, Kansas is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator. This role requires candidates to have a high school diploma or GED and several certifications, including a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License and a Class 'D' Water/Wastewater Operator's License. Candidates should possess experience in major repair and heavy construction work, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining the water and wastewater systems.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in major repair or heavy construction.
• One year as a Water/Wastewater Operator II.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Valid Class 'D' Water/Wastewater Operator's License within six months of hire.
• Confined Space Entry and Trenching & Shoring Certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance work.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.)

Job description

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following options or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 100 1. (a) Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED); and, (b) Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; including, (c) Semiskilled and skilled work in the major repair or heavy construction field with some lead work responsibility or one (1) year as a Water/Wastewater Operator II.

Hours

Wednesday-Saturday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm

Location

5605 S. Garnett Rd/ Water & Sewer (IW)

Payscale

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Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with applicable endorsements within six (6) months of hire
• Positions within this classification require a valid Class "D" Water/Wastewater Operator's License as issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) within six (6) months of hire
• Positions in this classification also require Confined Space Entry and Trenching & Shoring Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Possession of Certification on Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.) within six (6) months of hire (some positions)

Dig Assessment may be required.